I get a message from bitdefender that Bambu Handy is infected with Riskware.Agent.aALJD
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AI Overview
Riskware.Agent.aALJD is a detection for potentially unwanted software that poses a security risk, but is not classified as traditional malware. This type of “riskware” can include tools like remote administration software, network monitoring programs, or rooting tools that could be misused. To remove it, run a threat scan with security software like Malwarebytes and quarantine any detected threats.
What it is
- Riskware: Software that is not strictly malicious but presents a potential risk if misused or improperly configured.
- Agent: A generic term for this type of software, often used by security programs like Malwarebytes when a specific category doesn’t apply.
- Potential threats: These programs can give unauthorized access to system data, perform actions like network sniffing, or be used for remote control.
Emphasis here should probably be on Potential.
The whole purpose of Handy is to provide remote control.
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Send a message to bitdefender to have them review the software. False positives are a bit too common.
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When the security thing says “remote control” they mean “some random guy controlling aspects of your device”, not “the app is connecting to something else to control it”
It can be both
Did OP see it on android or IOS?
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I use iOS on 2 devices without any warning at all. Curious about this.
Will wait until I have the whole story before throwing stones, but I do have a basket ready.
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Has to be Android. No iOS app is allowed to access other apps’ sandboxed environment, so this kind of scanning isn’t even possible. It’s part of the security model.
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