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I have no current working theory behind the cause. The agent returns this message during Windows Machine File Copy task. I put in a request for an exemption on this specific script but knowing a theory as to why it became an issue could be helpful.

Thanks.

Hi @kaburkett could you please advise what antivirus software you have and the version of agent?

Carbon Black Cloud : Version 3.8.0.398

Hi @kaburkett, we have checked the script with www.virustotal.com and nothing suspicious was found. We cannot say why your anti-virus considers it as malicious, maybe you could contact the vendor.

Thanks for your reply.

I followed a Microsoft article on antivirus agent directory exemptions after my initial post.

I will see if the error is still occurring and report back if I uncover any helpful information for future users of windows file copy task.

Hi @kaburkett closing this one as external - feel free to ask any other questions or let us know if it's still relevant for you.