Researchers Explore Idea of Sabotage via Antivirus Engines

[Deletedmessiah]

If you want to learn a little, make frequent system images, and then make lots of mistakes.
If you want to become an expert, figure out how to undo your mistakes without using your system images...

I am not that smart yet that I can survive without backups.

And I'm too lazy to frequently make system images and experiment.

 

[soccer97]

The theory is doable. "Signature-less" antivirus engines/programs can also be affected.

Think of a MITM attack. Similar premise -

Adding another software program (any) increases the attack surface because it adds vulnerabilities.

Maybe scanners could become significantly faster - or set to not scan upon download - but allow initiation of a manual (right-click) scan as a workaround.

Nothing is 100% secure. I realize how little I know every day - but this site and community helps add to that knowledge base.