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Rick CofCRick CofC 

SMB:BruteForce Incoming connection blocked

Hi,
I am getting warning messages from AVG saying:

SMB:BruteForce Incoming connection blocked

What is this about? I am attaching a screenshot. I got 3 messages like this in under 5mins!!!

 
Midhun AloorMidhun Aloor (Foundever)

Hello Rick,

We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Unfortunately, we couldn't locate any screenshot(s) attached to your post.
Kindly share us the screenshots again, so that we can check & assist you further.
You can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on Answer & then click on the Image [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
Note: Kindly click on "See Details" on the threat pop-up and then share us the screenshot.
Thanks in advance.
Rick CofCRick CofC
I can't find the screenshot now.
Besides this message: SMB:BruteForce Incoming connection blocked
This is the URL: smb://192.168.1.7/BruteForce

Pls advise?
Midhun AloorMidhun Aloor (Foundever)
Rick, could you let us know if you recognize/trust the ip address that is being detected by AVG?
Rick CofCRick CofC
I do not know this ip
Midhun AloorMidhun Aloor (Foundever)

Thank you for the clarification, Rick.

To further look into this & help you, we've sent you an email with detailed instructions to contact our additional support.
Please check your inbox/spam folders to find the email and use it to contact them.
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