About this tag
Discussions tagged with Outpost Security on WindowsForum.com focus on user experiences with Outpost Security Suite, particularly around false positive alerts. In one thread, a user reports that Outpost Security Suite flagged the legitimate software Imgburn as containing adware (Adware.OpenCandy). The user notes that while the detection rate on third-party scanning sites was low, some prominent antivirus brands also detected the threat, causing confusion. The community explores whether this is a genuine risk or a false positive, reflecting common concerns about balancing security with software usability. This tag covers troubleshooting and verification of Outpost Security alerts.
  1. seekermeister

    Imgburn False Positive?

    In the process installing Imgburn on my Think Centre, Outpost Security Suite popped a trojan alert squawking about "Adware.OpenCandy!UQ/lkedzl9U". Several website where I've checked on it showa a relatively low detection rate, something like 4 out of 48. While I understand that tends to point...
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    • adware adware risks antivirus application safety detection rate false positives imgburn malware outpost security paranoia privacy security security software software installation software reliability thinkcentre trojan user experience virus alert
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    • Forum: Windows Security