W32/MalformedType.PE!dam

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W32/MalformedType.PE!dam is classified as damaged malware.
This detection is for damaged versions of certain malware variants. They may arrive via email and are usually corrupted or truncated, resulting in the files being unable to execute.
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
2024-03-20 92.02624
2023-12-05 91.09442
2023-05-02 91.02893
2023-05-01 91.02867
2023-04-30 91.02847
2023-04-23 91.02627
2023-04-22 91.02612
2023-04-22 91.02603
2023-04-22 91.02582
2023-04-20 91.02540