well melwarebytes think that gzdoom is a virus

[IR0NKN1GHT]

i am just wondering if the anti virus melwarebytes think that gxdoom is a virus

[IR0NKN1GHT]

sorry i typed gxdoom not gzdoom.....

[Space Detective]

False positives happen all the time, particularly with niche software. Unless you got GZDoom off somewhere sketchy, it's probably fine.

[AmethystViper]

This should shed some light on things on why Malwarebytes is detecting something wrong with GZDoom in addition to breaking some mods.

• https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?t=79997

Long story short: There's an exploit in the engine that could be used for malicious intent according to Rachel that could be a cause of concern since this isn't the first time the GZDoom devs faced with measures that could be used for an entry point for malware by some really evil people out there. It is recommended to use the latest version but you will use modding compatibility unless those mods gets fixed for the new version with the vulnerabilities patched out.

So to all the toxic GZDoom shills on this forum: how does it feel that your only favorite source port in the world that you use flagrantly to ostracize developers at Nerve Software / Nightdive Studios' — all because you want to throw a tantrum over the official conversions not supporting Brutal Doom (a mod designed for GZDoom's problematic scripting code) or something as stupid as vertical in a game that never had it since Day 1 — is known for unauthorized penetration with malicious code and may no longer have the "infinite" modding capabilities you claim to love anymore?

[Space Detective]

Messaggio originale di AmethystViper:

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If you're trying to imply that anti-viruses automatically detect security vulnerabilities in programs, then boy, I'm sure security specialists wish it was that simple.

I'm not going to argue anything regarding security issues in GZDoom or the issues with mitigation, but I think you're getting a little off-topic. OP's asking why GZDoom gets detected by Malwarebytes, not why their administrator is telling them not to use GZDoom on the system.

[IR0NKN1GHT]

thanks

[IR0NKN1GHT]

any of you have melware bytes

[AmethystViper]

I have Malwarebytes installed but I have an older version of GZDoom before v4.14.0 and I didn't get any warmings or false positives, but because of these news, I have even more of a reason to stick to the KEX remaster, Woof!, and Nugget Doom unless it's a mod that requires GZDoom like GMOTA.

[Space Detective]

Messaggio originale di AmethystViper:

I have Malwarebytes installed but I have an older version of GZDoom before v4.14.0 and I didn't get any warmings or false positives, but because of these news, I have even more of a reason to stick to the KEX remaster, Woof!, and Nugget Doom unless it's a mod that requires GZDoom like GMOTA.

I mean, there are probably vulnerabilities to be found in other source ports too. I don't think security is usually a priority for hobbyist developers outside of really bad ♥♥♥♥. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if something was found in the Nightdive remaster, honestly.

You hear about the ♥♥♥♥ with BeamNG? It's not like what's happening with GZDoom is unusual in the grand scheme of things.

[hoaxey]

Messaggio originale di IR0NKN1GHT:

any of you have melware bytes

I don't, but I do have Malware bytes.

[IR0NKN1GHT]

alr thanks for helping me every one

[IR0NKN1GHT]

hey umm i need help gzdoom keeps showing fatal error

[-|Nur|-]

If you have Windows 11 you don't need 3rd party anti-virus software. Just uninstall Malwarebytes and rely on Windows Defender instead.

[IR0NKN1GHT]

thanks Apocalypse also i did not expect apocalypse to play doom but guess so

[Myno]

Messaggio originale di -|Nur|-:

If you have Windows 11 you don't need 3rd party anti-virus software. Just uninstall Malwarebytes and rely on Windows Defender instead.

Such AV software is nigh pointless in this era unless you're a toddler, a grandma, or otherwise brand-new to the Internet.

Just use a Linux distro like a decent human being. It is time to stop sucking on the cold, acrid teat of Microsoft and Apple. Learn how to tie your shoes already.

[IR0NKN1GHT]

okedoke umm i think i know what to do sooooooo i think i well just close this discussion