False Positive Problem

The false positive problem occurs when a test or system incorrectly indicates the presence of a condition, risk, or characteristic when it isn't actually there. For example, a medical test might flag a healthy person as having a disease, leading to unnecessary worry, further testing, and possibly treatment. In security, a false positive might mean wrongly flagging innocent activity as a threat, causing inconvenience. This issue highlights the importance of balancing sensitivity and specificity to minimize unnecessary alerts while accurately detecting true positives.