Symantec error on downloaded file from Einstein@Home

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tjclifford
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23 Sep 2016 17:27:30 UTC
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    Good day.

    I have Symantec Endpoint Protection on my work laptop, but I run the BOINC client to contribute.

    I have just received an error from Symantec about a downloaded file from Einstein@Home:

     


    If you cannot see the graphic, I have a MS Word document that shows the screen and two others.

    Thank you.

    Tom Clifford

    Adminedit: picture linked to local content, removed email address. CB

    Christian Beer
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    Hi Tom, in order for us to

    24 Sep 2016 11:41:14 UTC
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      Hi Tom,

      in order for us to see the picture you need to upload it somewhere so you can link it here.

      tjclifford
      tjclifford
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      Thanks, Christian. I posted

      28 Sep 2016 13:03:42 UTC
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        Thanks, Christian.

        I posted the 3 pics from Symantec Endpoint Protection on my web site:

        http://www.clifforditservices.com/html/einstein-at-home-errors.html

        If you can't get to that url, try:

        http://108.71.226.246/html/einstein-at-home-errors.html

        Thank you.....

        Tom C.


        Shawn Kwang
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        tjclifford wrote:Thanks,

        28 Sep 2016 14:12:42 UTC
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          tjclifford wrote:

          Thanks, Christian.

          I posted the 3 pics from Symantec Endpoint Protection on my web site:

          http://www.clifforditservices.com/html/einstein-at-home-errors.html

          If you can't get to that url, try:

          http://108.71.226.246/html/einstein-at-home-errors.html

          Tom,

          First of all I can see the images you uploaded. Second, Symantec is giving you a warning when downloading the E@H binary application, hsgamma_fgrpb1_1.05_windows_intelx86__fgrpsee.exe. This application is what we distribute to volunteers to run, and then you send back your result, which we collate. (You probably know this).

          I suspect Symantec's warning is a false positive. You can read about some of BOINC's security practices at http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/BOINC_Security. If you are still concerned, perhaps Christian can give you a bit of information on the details of E@H security procedures to make sure you are not downloading malicious software. (He's on vacation right now, which is why I'm trying to answer your question.)

           

           

          Einstein@Home Project

          Holmis
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          The third picture shows under

          28 Sep 2016 14:35:52 UTC
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            The third picture shows under "Activity" that "File will be left alone (Log only)" so Boinc and Einstein should continue to function as expected and Symnatec is giving you a waring about a file it doesn't recognize. I would say that the warning can be ignored.

            tjclifford
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            Thanks for your help.  

            28 Sep 2016 14:47:45 UTC
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              Thanks for your help.

               

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