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Adware/Kidlogger

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Adware/Kidlogger 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.
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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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Detection Availability

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

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2024-04-01 92.02987
2024-03-21 92.02643
2024-03-09 92.02286
2023-08-01 91.05634
2023-06-07 91.03970
2023-04-04 91.02050
2023-02-28 91.01003
2022-09-27 90.06370
2022-08-01 90.04671
2022-06-28 90.03672
ID 6274968
Released Jul 21, 2014
Description
Updated		 Jul 21, 2014
Platform Profile Adware typically display advertising content to the user. This advertising content may take many forms, but is typically in the form of web browser pop-up advertisements. In most circumstances, the user is not aware of the Adware component being installed on the local machine.