MSVC also gets false positives if the Windows libraries are statically linked to the compiled project. A painful irony that has made sharing an indie-game with test users quite difficult as it requires they install the VC++ redistributables.
Sure, but the best option for that is to statically link them (if they are only used by one binary and users swapping them out doesn't make sense). And you should be able to do that without third parties slandering you.
Its easy to feel worthless with figures promoted by sensationlist media and social networks. Do not allow this to diminish who you are - otherwise its doing what it intended: creating a shocking and depressing reaction from its readers.