oldmangrumpy wrote:
GIMP Version: 2.10.32
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Experienced User
I have just had a close brush with 'cyber crime' as a result of which I have had to significantly upgrade my security software in regard to hacking/malware/ransomware.
Trouble is that the new security upgrade now intercepts and cancels GIMP 2.10.32 when I try to load it, "saying it has been terminated to prevent execution of malicious code". It seemed to be at the stage when GIMP was loading plug-ins.
I have downloaded and reinstalled GIMP but it makes no difference. Anybody else have this problem?
Every security software has a list of byte sequences that they use to detect known malicious software. These list differ with publishers and versions... But usually these security packages have a way to un-quarantine and whitelist specific executables.
This said, I wouldn't be surprised that it triggers because it sees Gimp doing a web request to see if a new version is available. I which case you could have to give net access rights to Gimp to placate your security package.