W32/Mal_Xed

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W32/Mal_Xed is classified as a file infector.
A file infector is a type of malware that has the capability to propagate by attaching its code to other programs or files.
The Fortinet Antivirus Analyst Team is constantly updating our descriptions. Please check the FortiGuard Encyclopedia regularly for updates.

recommended-action-logoRecommended Action

  • Make sure that your FortiGate/FortiClient system is using the latest AV database.
  • Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.

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Detection Availability

FortiGate
Extreme
FortiClient
Extended
FortiMail
Extended
FortiSandbox
Extended
FortiWeb
Extended
Web Application Firewall
Extended
FortiIsolator
Extended
FortiDeceptor
Extended
FortiEDR

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2023-06-13 91.04163
2022-12-10 90.08620
2022-09-06 90.05740
2022-06-27 90.03652
2022-06-07 90.03046
2022-04-07 90.01173
2022-03-06 90.00233
2021-08-18 88.00466
2021-06-22 87.00103
2021-04-02 85.00158