When I try to download something from a site that is deemed safe by AVG Secure Search, eg., cnet.com, AVG always comes up with a threat detection message (e.g., Found MalSign.Generic.AB7), so I end up aborting the download. What is really safe? Help!

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V Lee, If you think it is a false detection please refer to this article (https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-report-a-false-incorrect-detection).
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When I try to download something from a site that is deemed safe by AVG Secure Search, eg., cnet.com, AVG always comes up with a threat detection message (e.g., Found MalSign.Generic.AB7), so I end up aborting the download.  What is really safe?  I find myself handcuffed, as I cannot use my computer efficiently.   Help!

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V Lee, If you think it is a false detection please refer to this article (https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-report-a-false-incorrect-detection).
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Hi V Lee,

The AVG Secure Search is checking page whether it's safe or not - not the files available through that site. That's where the AVG WebShield or Resident Shield takes over and say whether download file is safe or not.

As Alan already said - it will be most probably false positive detection because CNET is trusted source of the information and programs.

Thanks,

Jan