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com.android.basicsmsreceiver Trojan

  • June 15, 2015
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My Nexus 7 (Android 5.1.1) is flagging com.android.basicsmsreceiver as a trojan Android,Trojan.Gen.Heur
 
I've tried fixing it, but the uninstall is unsuccessful, and in the Apps list it is a stock android package.  It this a false positive, or should I be more worried?
 
Thanks, Dave

Best answer by nic

Ok confirmed it was a false positive and we've fixed it in our database so you should stop seeing the message.

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nic
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  • Retired Webrooter
  • June 15, 2015
It looks like this is a false positive - I'm checking for confirmation.

nic
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  • June 15, 2015
Ok confirmed it was a false positive and we've fixed it in our database so you should stop seeing the message.

  • February 3, 2016
I read that this is a false positive and that the problem was fixed. However, this message just began showing up on my tablet. I wanted to ensure this is still a false positive before I tell my Webroot program to ignore this supposed threat.

Baldrick
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  • February 4, 2016
Hi jdwmaine
 
Welcome to the Community Forums.
 
Given what has been previously posted I would say that you are safe to make the ignore decision but if you would prefer something more official would Open a Support Ticket to advise the Support Team of the issue/query so that hopefully they can investigate/confirm to your satisfaction.
 
Regards, Baldrick