[GNC] Possible malware in GnuCash 3.14 for Windows

[Deb Boyce]

Thanks for confirming that. I'll get the update tomorrow.  Meanwhile i'm seriously looking at replacing my antivirus next renewal cycle.

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From: Ken Pyzik <pyz01 at outlook.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2026 4:13:48 PM
To: Deb Boyce <dd.boyce at outlook.com>; gnucash-user at gnucash.org <gnucash-user at gnucash.org>
Subject: Re: [GNC] Possible malware in GnuCash 3.14 for Windows

Others have talked about this exact issue.  It's a false positive.
Workaround is to turn Norton off before/while you download.  GNUcash
does not have a virus.  The anti-virus softwares just do not like
uncertified software - which -- costs an arm and a leg to get (a
certificate).  AVAST users are experiencing a similar issue.  I use
Malwarebytes and have placed it on the whitelist (allow).  Have no
issues.

Ken

------ Original Message ------
>From "Deb Boyce" <dd.boyce at outlook.com>
To "gnucash-user at gnucash.org" <gnucash-user at gnucash.org>
Date 1/17/2026 2:28:47 PM
Subject [GNC] Possible malware in GnuCash 3.14 for Windows

>Norton antivirus is blocking and removing the installation executable with message "We removed gnucash-5.14.setup.exe from your Quarantine because it was infected by FileRepMalware {Misc.]. Is anyone else experiencing a problem with this file?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Deb
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