[Defender] PHP Warning: Illegal string offset strings

When I have Defender installed and run a file scan my error log contains a lot of errors like this:

PHP Warning: Illegal string offset ‘strings’ in /…/wp-content/plugins/wp-defender/app/module/scan/behavior/pro/scans/yara-engine.php on line 56

  • Mohammad Sharab
    • PM

    Hi Deitg ,
    hope you are doing great today and thanks for reporting this!

    This issue has been flagged to Defender’s Second Line Support (SLS) so they could have further investigation. We will update you here as soon as new information is available.

    Please do note that SLS works on complex issues, and have a slow response time. We will get back to you via the ticket asap.

    Kind Regards,
    Mohammad Sharab