Magisk, a popular tool for Android customization and root access, recently saw an update to version 29.0. Following the update, some users encountered a surprise: Malwarebytes, a reputable mobile security app, flagged both the downloaded Magisk update APK and the Magisk app itself as potentially malicious. This is a new development, as Malwarebytes has not previously flagged Magisk installations.

Users who haven't tampered with their Malwarebytes settings in recent months find themselves perplexed by this sudden change. While it's always prudent to be wary of security alerts, this case warrants further investigation. The possibility of a false positive, where a harmless file is mistakenly flagged as malicious, cannot be ignored.

It's important to note that a false positive doesn't mean your device is necessarily infected. However, it does raise questions about the accuracy of the Malwarebytes detection in this instance.

Here are some potential reasons why Magisk 29.0 might be triggering this alert:

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