Is this a virus? (AUTOHOTKEY)

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Bilol Tohirov 0

I scanned AUTOHOTKEY_SETUP(AHK) on virus total and it came up with
SentinelOne (Static ML)Static AI
Malicious PE

Webroot
W32.Malware.gen
Is this a virus or is this safe? And if it is a virus how do i remove it?

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Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

Here are some steps to determine if the AutoHotkey setup file is safe and what to do if it's not:

Ensure you downloaded the AutoHotkey setup file from the official AutoHotkey website. Files from unofficial sources can be tampered with.
AutoHotkey files sometimes trigger false positives in antivirus scans due to their scripting nature. You can check the file's SHA256 hash against the one provided on the official download page to verify its integrity.

If you determine the file is indeed malicious, follow these steps to remove it:

Delete the File: Remove the suspicious file from your system.
Run a Full System Scan: Use your antivirus software to perform a full system scan to detect and remove any other potential threats.
Use Windows Defender Offline: For a thorough scan, use Windows Defender Offline:

• Open Windows Security.

• Go to Virus & threat protection > Scan options.

• Select Microsoft Defender Offline scan and click Scan now.

Safe Mode Scan: Restart your computer in Safe Mode and run another antivirus scan to ensure no malware is active.
Update Your Software: Keep your operating system and antivirus software up to date to protect against new threats.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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