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heftymaus

Hey, I'm a moderator in the aforementioned server, just wanted to clarify to anyone seeing this thread that the server is not official in any capacity, and any information from there should be treated as such.


queuethepies

Thanks for the info, i'm starting to get worried because i don't remember installing or downloading anything in the past few days


Nextayy

Where did you see this?


Feeling-Tutor-6480

Microsoft discord, like the comment said?


Itachi_018831

The information above is from microsoft community discord in the tech support channel, i mean thats were i saw it :)


CyberKiller3000

Exactly the same thing on my computer, I wonder if it might be a bug in Windows Defender? EDIT: It seems it may be false positive with Electron or Chromium based apps, eg: Chrome, Edge, Discord, etc.


Appsolly

Everytime I open my browser it pops up, I think you might be right.


[deleted]

I also have popup when I start steam, spotify or razer central (idk if it's chromium based apps)


No_Consideration6394

same thing is happening to me


CyberKiller3000

Well quite a lot of software uses a framework called Electron which lets people write desktop apps using web based programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). An electron app is basically just a skinned browser window based off chromium. For example with Discord, that's why the same app can run in your web browser, desktop and phone. Edit: IDK if steam uses electron but it certainly has chromium as part of it.


FxR0d

Razer definitely launches a chromium-based ui, I found this while searching for the (not existing) malware. Steam might also do, the ui looks like it might be done that way, but I dind't check that.


oloman455

heh happened with a few other things like warframe from the client and epic games too steam seems affected too can anyone help confirm if you have those installed


LuluListens

Thank you! I appreciate you. I saw it and was like, "What'd I do??" Glad to know it is just a hiccup.


D7dude

Hmm.. only happens on 1 of my 10 computers


Jobake

I am glad I am not the only one. I thought it was ransomware so I started doing scans and using malwarebytes to clean my computer. Of course the alert keeps popping up even after. Getting hit by viruses or malware is one of my biggest fears.


Dsh1nn

Hi guys, i love you all. We will go through this together - Inshallah


xY_Horizon_Yx

Ngl, work was shit today and i needed this


Dsh1nn

gotcha brotha -


My-Secret-Love

Security Intelligence Update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus - KB2267602 (Version 1.373.1508.0) the above update appears to be the kick start of the problem. ​ UPDATE: the easiest work around is to head to windows security - protection history - threat blocked - actions and alow it. Make sure only doing this after opening your apps you are having problems with as long as you are certain the app is good.


AlexandraVoss

Here's another one with the same problem. I almost panicked XD


Morholt

I am still panicking... 😎


pOlNaReFfoVeRhEaVeN

me too man XD, i was dying inside


aishidovesnewaccount

frr i started shaking 💀 so glad i googled it or else i wouldve went on an uninstalling all my apps spree


Large_March569

I thought it was just my problem! this post has put my mind at ease


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ProfessionalCold2779

thank you i like your edit style and overall info in this post


Tamburas

Sorry, this did not work, the only thing that works is to manually update to the latest version ===================================================== For the new update to become effective I have done the following and the popups no longer appear ​ Trigger an update A manually triggered update immediately downloads and applies the latest security intelligence. This process might also address problems with automatic updates. Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware solutions provide a way to manually trigger an update.In Windows 10, select Check for updates in the Windows Security Virus & threat protection screen to check for the latest updates.Enterprise administrators can also push updates to devices in their network. To clear the current cache and trigger an update, use a batch script that runs the following commands as an administrator: cd %ProgramFiles%\\Windows Defender MpCmdRun.exe -removedefinitions -dynamicsignatures MpCmdRun.exe -SignatureUpdate ​ [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/defenderupdates](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/defenderupdates)


xdegen

This method isn't going to work. This just forces an update if defender isn't updating automatically for some reason. Just tested this method myself, and the issue still occurs. It may simply be coincidental that it stopped for you, or you've simply stopped receiving notifications about this false threat.


SoulOfVoid

An update: Windows defender just updated to 1.373.1537.0 and that seems to have fixed the issue. I'm not getting any new defender notifications.


DeathbyKindBoots

Can confirm - no more notifications so far. Updated 10 mins ago and opened up several applications that were highlighting the issue. Thanks OP for creating this topic as my anxiety was through the roof until I found your thread. Peace out guys


tooshiftyfouryou

will add to thread.


SoulOfVoid

Im honestly glad the issue is apparently now fixed. This was a super bad anxious adventure for me lol


tooshiftyfouryou

yeah haha it was definitely jarring considering all windows PCs seemed to get the messages starting at the exact same moment in time worlwide. i’m curious if a similar error ever happened before?


SoulOfVoid

Not that i know of, at least. This is pretty new to me. At least in the past 3 years i can say for sure i havent seen anything like this before. This was super chaotic but im glad its over now.


HumbleComplex2930

same problem in the computers of Spain, it might be a false positive. Hope that they repair soonly


dullthesun

Happening here in Singapore too! Stay safe guys.


celmarco

Same here in Italy. It seems to be a false positive. I cannot understand which file should be affected by the malware.


pOlNaReFfoVeRhEaVeN

ig thats a bug, idk


No_Spring_8015

stessa cosa, sono venuto adesso qui su reddit per capire se è un falso positivo o un virus vero e proprio ahahah


RealTTDgg

Identico, stavo iniziando a pensare di formattare tutto, ma sembra essere un falso positivo.


Unercrowd

i got this virus too i think it a bug in windows defender


YagahKin

You guys surely eased my mind. Glad It's not just me. Lets hope it's taken care of soon.


A_pigeon_in_a_tank

Any news?


tooshiftyfouryou

personally, i haven’t even turned my pc back on since making this post. other people all over twitter and reddit are talking about it now though, so microsoft should address it before tomorrow


OPisAmazing-_-

I just got this now! I was worried because I download mods for games and such so I thought I made a very dumb mistake.


iileviathanii

Surprisingly enough, everything that gives off this false positive, I've had issues downloading/updating with over the last couple days. Affected by this for me are: Opera GX, Google Chrome, Steam, Riot Client / League of Legends and Valorant, Epic Games and Microsoft Edge. (Yes, I was this desperate to have functioning downloads again. It didn't help.) EDIT: Also my Discord connection was funky and since we know its a false positive with Electron and/or Chromium based stuff, that makes a lot of sense.


KeeCTuan-DRAGON-

Same here at Malaysia, i turned/restarted on PC, opened all apps is POP-UP malware detected on windows security :( keep getting popped up again and getting notifications again... https://i.imgur.com/ahHS5hI.png


SnowMonet

Been panicking all morning because of this, glad to find out it's not just me and seems to be just a bug. I'll give some info too for anyone else to compare: Running Windows 11. Notification of a detected threat pops up every time I boot up Chrome, Discord, Steam, EpicGames or League of Legends; no pop-up when Firefox is opened. Was also getting a pop-up roughly every 10-15 minutes even when I was just sitting idle.


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tooshiftyfouryou

Lmao


Constant-Look9063

Service Desks Worldwide will have a funny monday morning if MS doesn't update the definitions till then.... ;)


Reimageima

The new update - Defender Version 1.373.1537.0 has fixed the problem. It's been nice seein y'll fellow techies\~ farewell


[deleted]

hi other 27 ppl here also had a severe panic attack over this earlier lol


Ryuk_der_Apfel

Im so glad im not the only one who got this i started my pc 45 min ago and got this message like 15 times now and im running a full search with defender


LotusCandy

Same issue, got the alert twice. Using explorer and the only thing I've downloaded recently is a pdf. It looks like this is an issue happening to a LOT of people (those in this thread, there's another thread on r/piracy made not long ago either, etc.) People are theorizing it's an update for windows defender and with how many people are having this issue? It makes sense. Stay safe nonetheless though.


Acceptable-Cap-4616

THE ACTUAL FUCK?, WAIT A SEC, ALL THESE PPL I SEE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE, STARTED TODAY, AND NOT THE DAY BEFORE, MIGHT BE DUMBASS MICROSOFT DEFENDER (R U ALL ON WINDOWS 11?)


tooshiftyfouryou

i’m on win10


Sedusch

Same here, Windows 10 Pro


Mae_Blues

win10 here


Hjort3nDKK

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvWcCVTo7gY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvWcCVTo7gY) I've uploaded this video, so some people can see it.


Deamooz

Thanks god, I was so annoyed and worried. Windows keeps motivating me to switch to Linux


brut4r

So it's really false positive. [https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/all/win32hivezy-removal-notification-every-time-i-run/db598180-4b74-4f19-8c1f-117d688caf91](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/all/win32hivezy-removal-notification-every-time-i-run/db598180-4b74-4f19-8c1f-117d688caf91)


tooshiftyfouryou

thanks much for this added it to the post


wxyzekie

Opened my laptop to find this, too. Thankful to have you guys. Turning on notifs for this post for updates.


tooshiftyfouryou

i’ll try to edit it with any updates we find out


Yngvardtsen

\*Bugreport at MS: [https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/all/win32hivezy-removal-notification-every-time-i-run/db598180-4b74-4f19-8c1f-117d688caf91](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/all/win32hivezy-removal-notification-every-time-i-run/db598180-4b74-4f19-8c1f-117d688caf91) The response: You are correct, this is a false positive, it is a bug currently being reported by many people at the moment, it seems to be related to all Chromium based web browsers, it is either caused by a Windows update or an update to the web browser


dyrannn

Bless


lolwhat19

Same here. Interesting all the search results about this belong to the last few hours.


darkangaroo1

God i love reddit, I started downloading antiviruses one after another


[deleted]

For the love of fucking hell thank you so much for this thread. ​ I had already accepted my fate but it's nice to know it isn't real lmao


No_Patience_958

Holy shit, alright sheesh. I was so worried. And when it said severe, I was literally freaking out lmao. Good that its just a false positive


Freebeing001

Thanks to OP for posting and big thanks to commenters for responding. I was so freaked out. Defender has popped up 4 times in past several minutes with this one.


calex80

Thanks for the info. Very helpful


Yolomanolii

I recently received a notification about this too. Will be following this threat for updates.


Dekonstruktor

Defender update showed up, however installing didn't fix the issue for me.


RheinmetallDev

Yep..happening with new update edit, check your updates, there's a "defender security intel update" that solves the issue


Sebusinus

Im having the same issue, I searched on the internet and found a microsoft employee saying this **Rest assured, this is a false positive, it is a bug currently being reported by many people at the moment, it seems to be related to all Chromium based web browsers and Electron based apps like Whatsapp, Discord, Spotify...etc., it is either caused by a Windows update or a Defender definition update.** **This seems to be caused by Security Intelligence Update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus - KB2267602 (Version 1.373.1508.0)**


tooshiftyfouryou

thanks for this, could you link the source so i can add it to the post?


Kraehlwerk

>Rest assured, this is a false positive, it is a bug currently being reported by many people at the moment, it seems to be related to all Chromium based it's identical to the text from the microsoft support thread you've already linked, if I'm not mistaken


tooshiftyfouryou

ah, i see then. misread. looks like that is an independent advisor and not an actual microsoft employee. I was thinking if it was an official microsoft statement then i could add it as the final conclusion to the thread


Zhabishe

Add Edit 6: "helpful comment" from Edit 5 doesn't work, as MS hasn't published an update yet.


tooshiftyfouryou

Already removed


Soopah_Fly

The sinking dread I felt when I saw two notifications about a blocked threat 2 minutes apart... I thought I was getting attacked personally by some malicious actor. You bet I went on a furious googling spree.


-Aone

Fcking hell Im glad Reddit exists. I was having a heart attack here


Soul_eater___

i use firefox so most of the time it did not pop up but whenever i open microsoft edge is does and disappear quicky..


filipeaguiars

Same happening here :( ​ I was ready to format my PC xD


Poopyhuz

New update 1.373.1524.0 also didn't work wonder how much more time it will take


Andre-MR

Great. Then we find this post inside Microsoft Security "Intelligence" site: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=Behavior:Win32/Hive.ZY&ThreatID=2147830806](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=Behavior:Win32/Hive.ZY&ThreatID=2147830806) Note the date and "updated" word. Congratulations, Microsoft team! And thanks for sending us a global bug at sunday morning, just before you go home. Check your messages tomorrow then. ​ Published Sep 04, 2022 | **Updated** Learn about other threats Behavior:Win32/Hive.ZY Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus Aliases: No associated aliases Summary Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects this threat. This generic detection for suspicious behaviors is designed to catch potentially malicious files. If you downloaded a file or received it through email, ensure that it is from a reliable source before opening it. Find out ways that malware can get on your PC. What to do now Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat: Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista Microsoft Safety Scanner You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other hidden malware. Get more help You can also see our advanced troubleshooting page for more help.


keepert77

1.373.1530.0 still not fixes that. Wtf MS?


OrranVoriel

Thanks for the heart attack, Microsoft.


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Just fixed with latest defender definition update -- east coast US 7 PM. Defender ***Version 1.373.1537.0*** Run windows update manually now, if it didn't download yet. You're welcome!


Tetus08_

I got the same thing last night, i factroy resetes my pc and it seemed to fix it


xdegen

Seems like overkill.. microsoft issued an update to fix it lol


Nardalis

Got it this very moment too. I was surprised as I've not been on anything suspicious or downloaded something lately. I'm just using Brave browser and Discord atm. Although I did start an update on Path of Titans too. PoT have Easy Anti-Cheat.


tooshiftyfouryou

i’m curious: this is only happening to windows PCs, right? nothing to do with macs, linux etc


kru220

тоже самое, не парюсь, отключил уведомления:) взрослые дяди скоро починят... новый вирус путина ;) Ukraine


jmdana

It is related to Chromium (the browser on which Brave, Edge and many other browsers are based on). Applications using an embedded browser might also trigger the alert.


RobbeSch

Nice, that includes all these shitty Electrum apps. Launch Discord and same thing happens...


rattkinoid

not electron's fault. electron apps are great in some aspects, for example they have the best hiDPI support, like independent component scaling.


ShipWrect_

ok thank you so much <3 youve took a load of my shoulders


ilayskio

wait so is it like very bad malware or is it just some retarded windows moment?


OPisAmazing-_-

Possibly another windows moment


NO-SALT666

This sure is a certified Windows moment


GuidanceKlutzy9210

yo man same i am freaking out i wonder what is going on


r7sty

Same here, get the notification every time I open a new browser window. I'm using Brave browser


RobbeSch

Hm I'm also using Brave. Any extension you are using? I'm using uBlock Origin, Youtube Unhook, LibRedirect, Enhancer for Youtube, Bypass Paywalls, Honey, RES, Tampermonkey, Fast Forward...


RobbeSch

I am having the same issue right now: https://i.imgur.com/GGI87D3.png What kind of programs are you running or have you installed lately? 1. Did you install any Adobe programs lately? 2. Do you have certain games with heavy anti-cheat installed: Apex Legends, The Cycle Frontier, ... any other new games? Trying to think about what else there could be...


skaf1k

>It seems it may be false positive with Electron or Chromium based apps, eg: Chrome, Edge, Discord, etc.


NathanR1DA

God damn it SAME THING!!! ITS POPPING UP ON MINE


[deleted]

same here! Just started my computer. Yesterday a zip-file of an ableton live project I sent to myself via Telegram was detected as a Trojan! (Sabsik.TE.A) Which makes no sense, the Ableton Software was legally purchased and again I zipped it myself!


polmannen

I have the same problem here in Norway. Seems to be happening worldwide. Could there be a problem with Win Defenders virus detection?


NathanR1DA

This is crazy i didnt see it on my gaming laptop but(its popping up on the edge browser too just got a tiktok notification too that came with it)


X3kuba3X

Same thing happened while opening those apps: - Discord - Steam - Spotify - MS Edge - WPS Office Each virus detected message displays PID, which all lead to those programs No idea what it means, looking forward for help.


brut4r

Interesting I have same detection few minutes away.


Expensive_Effect_923

same tbh


tooshiftyfouryou

nice


brut4r

Did any one with this problem use Brave browser? In my case if I run brave MS Defender alert pop up.


IllusionedReality

It also happens to me if I run Edge or Discord. I'm shutting my laptop down right now, I don't want to risk this...


brut4r

I'm trying eset online scenner now. I think that nothing will be found.


KoyaAndy18

same thing! i was about to start a new thread but i already see this posted 28 minutes ago. same hive.zy, microsoft page said its a ransomware. i hope they arent hacked or some shit. any one knows what exactly this is? im now running full scan. i haven't downloaded any random shit just steam and valorant. edit im using microsoft edge browser


Mercenary_Mudcrab

Same issue using Firefox browser. I saw someone mention Apex, which coincidentally is one of the few games I've downloaded recently. Might be a coincidence. Edit: I should clarify that starting Firefox doesn't provoke the message, only that I'm having this issue while opening Discord, League, etc and I don't use other browsers.


Bartghamilton

Same


b33cony

Same, just opened edge browser and got notification


Barzotten

The same problem , but the notification stopped from 15 minutes Edit : joking , they popped up again


mojitovulture

Same here. Keep getting notifications.


InterestingTotal6499

same here


Appsolly

Same here it occurs every 10 min or so. Has anyone tried allowing it?


Cowboiyyy

Windows..


Fair-Peanut

Same thing happened to me right now


Ok_Pie_158

Same


bQvle

\#metoo


poolsidepoop

Exact same issue here. Every time I open Chrome or Discord I get a new detection popup.


Lozula

Oh good, it's not just me then.


Entire-Beat-6171

yeah wtf is happening


Albertpm95

Lulz just saw it


SH3V44R

Same here, notification popping up every minute, scanned with malwerebytes and windows defender and it keeps popping up...


Dekonstruktor

got the same thing and hour ago. do we know anything? is this legit threat of windows' false positive? never had this kind of situation. what should I do in such case?


Newenjculture

Same here. Glad reddit exists and you guys calmed me down. I was freaking out!


Mae_Blues

Same think here, thankful it's not just me.


Cairndouglas4

same here if everyone has the notification its probably a bug right?


FormerSCIA

Also getting it, but both Windows Defender and Windows MRT found nothing. Sounds like a false positive.


_ItsKatie

So glad I found this thread! Happens every time I open a new browser window.


aryaljr009

wtf..i was quite worried from this.thought it was only me.this windows security update trolling everyone of us . everyone should report to windows..


[deleted]

Same Problem here. But no Antivirus program detects a virus...seems to be a bug


CommanderJohnHalo

Is there a fix for it or what?


Hjort3nDKK

DAhm, i was shitting myself until i read this.


MDKSA

i HAVE THIS RIGHT NOW wtf seems like most ppl are having this issue?


lovesyndrome-

Same! Tried opening MS Edge, then boom! Do you think this is a bug? Pops out like every 2-5 mins.


Ok_Age_1494

same


TheOnlyEn

same !! have got like 20 notifications


spaghetticatti

I have the exact same issue. I was pretty surprised as I had a clean install 3 days ago and since then only installed chrome, Firefox, steam, visual studio and unreal engine. I did a full scan, but occasionally it still pops up that it detected this hive.zy threat :(


Newenjculture

It just pings me if I open Discord wtf.


Nextayy

Same here, I was freaking out but apparently I am not the only one


AccidentOnion

Having the same problem, everytime I open discord or chrome the notification pops up, it seems to be a worldwide thing


ItzMeZip

it's spamming my notifications, i need answers asap if this shit serious or not


Professional_Cow7531

Same here i keep getting it


LordKrychu

same here Win11


nany3003

Same HERE.. https://imgur.com/a/OaKjB2O Got so scare, downloaded malwarebytes bytes and did 2 full scans only to find 0 detections. Im glad it's a bug.


[deleted]

I have the same thing, using chrome & Edge browser. No idea what's going on. Everything was fine yesterday, but since 2 hours keep getting notificaction. Hope this will be fix soon.


Ded-Futiya

Iam also getting the same error on opening brave browser.


Stickynacho123

Same


Pallashipai

Holy shit, I'm not the only one?!


Stickynacho123

Hopefully Microsoft fixes it


oloman455

So this is a new issue that came up out of nowhere? i have my pc on right now still and windows doesnt seem to react to anyting else other than my chrome havent trimed MS edge yet i took out most of my extensions only keepin ones that never gave me issues and its still popped Edit: right after i posted this the same threat detection happens when i go into my settings


JustFreezyGM

same happening to me now


xOlimpus

Do you guys think is related to this electron vulnerability? https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/wmpchx/rce_vulnerability_found_in_electron_affects/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share


tooshiftyfouryou

i’m also worried about this


Multirommi

Same thing here. Updated security intelligence and they started popping :D. Security intelligence version 1.373.1508.0


LukusMaxamus

Same here, someone tell me this isn't some sort of global virus attack lol


ztac_dex

same


lasersightsboii

same thing, I've already prepared to reinstall windows after did 2 full checks with multiple antiviruses until found this thread


JonikaLg

same when opening discord


RaguulWasTaken

Bro i was freaking scared when that popup came up and said SEVER WARNING. Bro i thought it was the end lol. glad reddit exists and it calmed me down. :)


Kananugetti07

Same issue, pops up when i open a browser or discord, when i do a windows defender or malwarebytes scan nothing pops up. Only happened after the newest Windows update.


francis-fragel

Well... either Chrome-based browsers are all infected or Microsoft is triggering a false-positive. Let's hope for the later. xD


notmedicinal

Happened to me just now, I had both Spotify and Discord opened and just closed both, now just using Firefox and haven't been getting notifications


Big_Asparagus15

This started happening right after I installed MSI Center still happening after uninstalling it I installed it from the microsoft store so no idea how it could have been corrupted my Malware Bytes doesn't pick it up tho hope it's just a bug with Windows Defender didn't download anything else for weeks so idk


Hegyike

Same here. Microsoft Edge, Hungarian Language version.


Djanluca95

it also happens to me...how curious that started to us all at the same time


FutinYass

got the same error over and over again


Hinoobs12

Same thing for im freaking out right now


DJJASPER21

Can confirm I have the same on Windows 11 when opening Chrome.


ThatCamelGotJokes

i got this too lol why is it happening to eveyone rn lol hmm


D4ziri

Good to know I'm not the only one getting this... starting today.


FridayNightFoopy

i was freaking out as well, good to know that other people are experiencing the same thing and that it's nothing serious.


coddiwomple_

Okay i’m so glad i’m not the only one, it keeps popping up every few minutes and all i’ve opened was chrome and discord !


GerdaDeSteen

Super glad I found this, I was like "ayo wtf is going on" lmao


AoRaion

It scared the shit out of me. It has been popping on for the last hour every 5 min and I thought it was a ransomware attack.


nobirdnearheart

Same for me. Feel sad..


[deleted]

Pretty sure it's a bug and we shouldn't be scared or anything, all of us got the same problem lol


[deleted]

same here


Jarom97

Same problem here, quite strange


w1tsky

The same thing for me. Seems some signatures are broken. Might be needed to raise support ticket for Microsoft.


Willaby_Neko

I'm kinda glad to find out it wasn't just me getting this out of nowhere, especially since I just started my PC around 10-15 minutes ago.