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Trying to update DCS World to 2.9.7.58923 through Steam today (10/08/2024), when downloading files Windows Defender detects Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml in:

  • file: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\downloading\223750\Mods\aircraft\AV8BNA\bin\AV8B_CPT.dll
  • file: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\downloading\223750\Mods\aircraft\M-2000C\bin\M2KC_CPT.dll

Using an abundance of caution given what I understand about the two modules, I have removed them by unchecking the "Install" box next to them in the Steam Properties DLC page for DCS World.

Can you please investigate this issue and advise the result?

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On 8/9/2024 at 10:50 PM, TORC said:

Trying to update DCS World to 2.9.7.58923 through Steam today (10/08/2024), when downloading files Windows Defender detects Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml in:

  • file: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\downloading\223750\Mods\aircraft\AV8BNA\bin\AV8B_CPT.dll
  • file: D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\downloading\223750\Mods\aircraft\M-2000C\bin\M2KC_CPT.dll

Using an abundance of caution given what I understand about the two modules, I have removed them by unchecking the "Install" box next to them in the Steam Properties DLC page for DCS World.

Can you please investigate this issue and advise the result?

hello. lots of posts about this same thing. not virus. these files get flagged because they are encrypted. this keeps people stealing intellectual property.

try this if you are comfortable

add exceptions for Saved Games and the Steam folder where DCS resides. i have standalone. so my game folder will be different.

https://forum.dcs.world/search/?q=virus&quick=1

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As an update - it appears Windows Defender has been updated and no longer recognises these files as malware. I reinstalled the modules today successfully with no warnings.

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