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[GH-ISSUE #940] Linux client detected as malware by antivirus software and browser #276

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opened 2026-10-13 20:17:41 +00:00 by bsakaguchi · 5 comments

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-13 20:17:41 +00:00

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Originally created by @AirstaNs on GitHub (Aug 6, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/issues/940

Describe the bug
The VPN client for Linux is being flagged as risky and unreliable software, while versions for other platforms are not. Additionally, Google Chrome prevents the download of the client, citing virus detection.

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

Go to the VPN client download page or GitHub
Attempt to download the Linux version of the client
Try to download using Google Chrome and see that it blocks the download due to virus detection
Check the VirusTotal analysis for the Linux client

Expected behavior

The Linux version of the VPN client should not be detected as risky or unreliable software security systems. Antivirus software and web browsers should treat it similarly to VPN clients for other platforms, without triggering any security alerts.

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OS: Linux
Version: 4.4.0.0 - 4.8.1.9

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Originally created by @AirstaNs on GitHub (Aug 6, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/issues/940 **Describe the bug** The VPN client for Linux is being flagged as risky and unreliable software, while versions for other platforms are not. Additionally, Google Chrome prevents the download of the client, citing virus detection. ## To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Go to the VPN client download page or GitHub 2. Attempt to download the Linux version of the client 3. Try to download using Google Chrome and see that it blocks the download due to virus detection 4. Check the VirusTotal analysis for the Linux client ## Expected behavior The Linux version of the VPN client should not be detected as risky or unreliable software security systems. Antivirus software and web browsers should treat it similarly to VPN clients for other platforms, without triggering any security alerts. **Screenshots** ![chrome1](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7f3aae0f-1716-4b09-ae07-0ac4e30ae218) ![last version](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/66fc35ea-a587-4d1c-974f-478bdfc68171) ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/646de3b3-d368-4fa6-83fd-6ac1c369f207) ## Desktop: - OS: Linux - Version: 4.4.0.0 - 4.8.1.9 **Additional context** [link Virustotal](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/37fc771d5d95e335179d7781ebc526acd4c837082455a9736e73816a67b4bf84)

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-13 20:17:42 +00:00

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@isumix commented on GitHub (Jun 8, 2025):

same here, latest release, does anyone have a comment on that?

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/ce8261783b7760d3c51d085fe275ae7cb173fb4251a015f268387a9aeca77f6b

@isumix commented on GitHub (Jun 8, 2025): same here, latest release, does anyone have a comment on that? https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/ce8261783b7760d3c51d085fe275ae7cb173fb4251a015f268387a9aeca77f6b

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-13 20:17:42 +00:00

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@rasolAAaa commented on GitHub (Jun 8, 2025):

درود بر شما و تمامی دست اندرکاران برنامه بسیار عالی در ویفین نشیند ولی در
جواب سرور محلی نشان داده می‌شود ولی عمل کارایی ندارد چرا راهنمایی بفرمایید
آروزی موفقیت برایتان دارم

در تاریخ یکشنبه 8 ژوئن 2025،‏ 17:28 Igor Sukharev @.***>
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isumix left a comment (amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client#940)
https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/issues/940#issuecomment-2954058192

same here, latest release, does anyone have a comment on that?

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/ce8261783b7760d3c51d085fe275ae7cb173fb4251a015f268387a9aeca77f6b

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@rasolAAaa commented on GitHub (Jun 8, 2025): درود بر شما و تمامی دست اندرکاران برنامه بسیار عالی در ویفین نشیند ولی در جواب سرور محلی نشان داده می‌شود ولی عمل کارایی ندارد چرا راهنمایی بفرمایید آروزی موفقیت برایتان دارم در تاریخ یکشنبه 8 ژوئن 2025،‏ 17:28 Igor Sukharev ***@***.***> نوشت: > *isumix* left a comment (amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client#940) > <https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/issues/940#issuecomment-2954058192> > > same here, latest release, does anyone have a comment on that? > > > https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/ce8261783b7760d3c51d085fe275ae7cb173fb4251a015f268387a9aeca77f6b > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <https://github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/issues/940#issuecomment-2954058192>, > or unsubscribe > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BIQMEYQG2ST4IKL2X4B4ASD3CQXPLAVCNFSM6AAAAAB63CQOJSVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZDSNJUGA2TQMJZGI> > . > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message > ID: ***@***.***> >

bsakaguchi commented

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@pasabanov commented on GitHub (May 2, 2026):

@rasolAAaa, can you speak English, please?

@pasabanov commented on GitHub (May 2, 2026): @rasolAAaa, can you speak English, please?

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-13 20:17:43 +00:00

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@pasabanov commented on GitHub (May 2, 2026):

I can confirm that VirusTotal began detecting AmneziaVPN as malware starting from version 4.4.0.0:

AmneziaVPN_Linux_4.2.0.1 🟢 0/64 (archive: http://archive.today/mmT6l)
AmneziaVPN_Linux_4.3.0.0.tar.zip 🟢 0/65 (archive: http://archive.today/L0evH)
AmneziaVPN_Linux_4.4.0.0.tar.zip 🔴 9/65 (archive: http://archive.today/M2Two)
AmneziaVPN_Linux_4.5.0.0.tar.zip 🔴 4/66 (archive: http://archive.today/BgTkp)

@pasabanov commented on GitHub (May 2, 2026): I can confirm that VirusTotal began detecting AmneziaVPN as malware starting from version 4.4.0.0: - [AmneziaVPN_Linux_4.2.0.1 🟢 **`0/64`**](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/d2b870c311fae313bc84884377db3e0c46552b0e49b94072d472d9ee5e7410fc) (archive: http://archive.today/mmT6l) - [AmneziaVPN_Linux_4.3.0.0.tar.zip 🟢 **`0/65`**](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/e208bd421b83e7a57611af97050a65829012354a4d44d9cc5f4e04f45ddbb4e5) (archive: http://archive.today/L0evH) - [AmneziaVPN_Linux_4.4.0.0.tar.zip 🔴 **`9/65`**](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/c3cd95c94a224174dc1e12c5ee2a5ccaf5857320cfb599851aaa55f7ecb95993) (archive: http://archive.today/M2Two) - [AmneziaVPN_Linux_4.5.0.0.tar.zip 🔴 **`4/66`**](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/2505dd982199a2612da72aefdaad2b693350793ebb0422824c10f366c6505c60) (archive: http://archive.today/BgTkp)

bsakaguchi commented

2026-10-13 20:17:43 +00:00

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@pasabanov commented on GitHub (Jul 3, 2026):

It's interesting that VirusTotal doesn't detect versions for other operating systems. Only Linux.

@pasabanov commented on GitHub (Jul 3, 2026): It's interesting that VirusTotal doesn't detect versions for other operating systems. Only Linux.

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