A false positive occurs when a security system incorrectly identifies benign activity as malicious, triggering an alert or blocking a legitimate action.
• Used to describe scenarios where an intrusion detection system (IDS) flags normal network activity as a threat.• Employed in antivirus software when it mistakenly identifies legitimate files as malware.
False positives can result from overly strict detection rules, poorly configured systems, or legitimate activity that resembles malicious behavior.
False positives can lead to wasted time investigating harmless incidents, decreased productivity, and system disruptions.
False positives can be reduced by fine-tuning detection rules, using better threat intelligence, and improving system configuration.
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