Empty folder as a threat

[Alonzo]

Hi,

I installed ASC 5 Free and run quick malware removal tool.

Here is the result:

Item Name Trojan.Backdoor

Risk High

Threat type Folder

 

The size of this folder is 0 (zero) bytes. It contains several (about 30) empty folders.

 

Is it possible that empty folder is a threat and contains malware?

[Cicely]

Hi Alonzo,

 

Please let us know the name and full entry of that empty folder.

 

BTW, What's the specific version of your Advanced SystemCare?

[Melvin_Deal]

Hi Alonzo! Welcome to the Iobit forums!

 

Yes it is possible that a threat is contained in an empty folder. If the folder is empty then just go ahead and delete it!

 

Sincerely,

-Mel1

Live long and prosper!

 

P.S. Before deletion please respond to Cicely's post as it may help Iobit improve their product!

[Alonzo]

Name of that folder is RarSFX0

C:\Users\JE1B0~1.VEN\AppData\Local\Temp\

 

ASC 5 Free v. 5.3.0.246

 

I zipped this folder and uploaded to virustotal

 

0/42

 

I moved it to \Downloads\ and run ASC - no problem

 

I restored it into \Local\Temp\ and run ASC once again - Trojan.Backdoor detected.

 

Is it FP?

[Cicely]

Yes, it's a FP. It will be resolved in the next version.

Thanks for you help.:grin: