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Riskware/FakeAV_SecurityTool

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Riskware/FakeAV_SecurityTool is classified as a type of Riskware.
Riskware is any potentially unwanted application that is not classified as malware, but may utilize system resources in an undesirable or annoying manner, and/or may pose a security risk.
The Fortinet Antivirus Analyst Team is constantly updating our descriptions. Please check the FortiGuard Encyclopedia regularly for updates.

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  • 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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Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2023-10-18 91.07987
2023-09-12 91.06894
2023-07-30 91.05572
2023-07-28 91.05503
2023-07-25 91.05424
2023-07-23 91.05354
2023-07-11 91.05007
2023-06-27 91.04592
2023-06-27 91.04590
2023-06-27 91.04583
ID 10104471
Released Sep 09, 2022
Description
Updated		 Sep 09, 2022
Platform Profile Riskware is a term for potentially unwanted or dangerous software programs that do not fall under Adware. They could be legitimate software applications that may be misused and pose possible security risks to users.