Bullguard doesn't like Windows Secrets?

[mikbhoy]

hi guys, i posted a link to the non destructive win 7 reformat article on a forum i go to and when one of the guys clicked the link he got this message from Bullguard

'Originally Posted by BullGuard Anti-Virus To keep you safe, access to this page has been blocked by BullGuard.

The site is listed as a malicious site that may be stealing identity information, plant viruses on your machine or do other harmful things.

The information we have indicate that this site:

• Hosts pages that impersonate other web pages usually with the intent of stealing passwords, credit card numbers, or other information.

What would you like to do?'

im sure its a false positive but he isnt convinced and who could blame him when a message like that is displayed. could anybody shed any light on the matter.

btw sorry if this is in the wrong section, i didnt know where else to put it tbh.

[CLiNT]

Can you provide us the very same link here?

[mikbhoy]

sure can

http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/...nstall/#story1

i used the link myself and got no such warning, im not using bullguard though i use eset smart security.

[bobprimak]

"The information we have indicate that this site:

• Hosts pages that impersonate other web pages usually with the intent of stealing passwords, credit card numbers, or other information. "

You have a really over-aggressive web shield there! Yes, this is a false-positive. It is flagging ALL web pages which redirect secure log ins. I suggest you change your security vendor.

[mikbhoy]

ye i thought as much mate, cheers.

btw as i said i use eset

[Agha]

It seems BullGuard is an apt name.