A False Negative flag is the inverse of a False Positive. The False Negative occurs when an antivirus software or Security Software fails to detect a malicious file or program.

More on that later. What are false positives and false negatives? A false positive means that the test shows a positive result, but in reality it should be a negative result.

This results in a false-negative security condition. The false-negative security condition (where a problem exists but goes undetected) is arguably the worst condition a security manager wants to ...

For the uninitiated, a "false positive" test happens when there is a positive result for an outcome that is supposed to be negative. A "false negative" test is the opposite of a false positive test.

One high-profile example was Ohio Governor Mike DeWine whose false-positive result led him to cancel a meeting with President Donald Trump.

AI with false positive vs AI with false negative. The choice is yours In our lead story today we explore how companies can deal with false positives and false negatives and how in some cases being ...