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Riskware/PUP_XQN

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Riskware/PUP_XQN 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
2022-03-29 90.00912
2022-03-15 90.00492
2022-02-08 89.09443
2022-01-25 89.09032
2022-01-05 89.08416
2021-12-17 89.07844
2021-12-14 89.07766
2021-12-01 89.07384
2021-11-28 89.07285
ID 10070103
Released Nov 28, 2021
Description
Updated		 Nov 28, 2021
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.