Tor-0.3.3.8-win32-brave-5 object reported by Kaspersky as can be used by criminals to damage computer

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Description of the issue:
Kaspersky Internet Security reports tor-0.3.3.8-win32-brave-5 object as legitimate software that can be used by criminals to damage computer. The file is stored in Brave’s user data folder: 26.11.2018

This is the full report: 09.19.07;Detected object (file) deleted;C:\Users\Name\AppData\Local\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\User Data\cpoalefficncklhjfpglfiplenlpccdb\1.0.2\tor-0.3.3.8-win32-brave-5;C:\Users\Name\AppData\Local\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\User Data\cpoalefficncklhjfpglfiplenlpccdb\1.0.2\tor-0.3.3.8-win32-brave-5;not-a-virus:NetTool.Win32.TorJok.arv;Legitimate software that can be used by criminals to damage your computer or personal data;11/26/2018 09:19:07

Steps to Reproduce (add as many as necessary): 1. 2. 3.
Installed Brave browser with Kaspersky Internet security enabled

Brave Version(about:brave):
Version 0.56.15 Chromium: 70.0.3538.110 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Reproducible on current live release (yes/no):
Yes
Additional Information:
I was able to use Kaspersky to delete the offending file and Brave still seems to work

This issue appears to have been reported in the Beta version, but has not been resolved. See: Tor-0.3.3.8-win32-brave-5 is considered insecure

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@RacertripsLLC,
The issue with Kaspersky is known and currently being addressed. We’ve had some issues with a few different AV software flagging Brave as malicious. These are false positives and we’ve been whitelisted by some AV companies already. Correspondence with Kaspersky is taking longer than anticipated.

Appreciate your patience on this.

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