My virus security scanner, Avast!, has found 4 ADOBE files it considers Malware. Are these files important ?

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these files are in C:&#92;Program Files(x86)&#92;Adobe&#92;Reader.10.0&#92;Reader&#92;plug_ins&#92;

and are these four (4) extensions:

DigSig.api

EScript.api

IA32.api

Checkers.api

I tried to REPAIR them, but Avast! could not.

Should I "delete" them or "move to chest" or "do nothing"

There are also some other files that are " Password Protected: in C:&#92;Users that are associated with flash player and have unusual endings like

 jshelper.js,  they have .js and some .exe 

button right .png

button left .png.

What should I do with these files that are password protected?

popcorn · Accepted Answer

These are false alarms.If there is an ignore option, use that. Removing them will break  your adobe. They are aware of the problem https://forum.avast.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=voic6vdqn2sg2scq795j5o1bg0&topic=113158.0

Anonymous · Answer

Adobe Reader is one of those 3rd party applications that has ceaseless security problems.
They just can't seem to get it right.
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/01/adobe-microsoft-ship-critical-security-updates/ is one of the latest.
Allowing JavaScript unrestrained access is part of the trouble.

"Foxit" PDF reader seems to have a better handle on things, but even that is under the gun just now.
I suggest you run any application inside the "Sandboxie" containment vessel in order to lessen the exposed surface area of vulnerability.
http://www.sandboxie.com/

Move those items to the chest; delete Adobe Reader; get Foxit and watch for an update to it.

Firefox is reportedly working on a PDF reader to be available in version 19, so that may help.
Chrome also has PDF capabilities, but there's the eternal problem of Google spying and snooping.

bligen · Answer

Ia32.api

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My virus security scanner, Avast!, has found 4 ADOBE files it considers Malware. Are these files important ?

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