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Riskware/PUP_XVK

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Riskware/PUP_XVK 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
2023-06-20 91.04373
2023-05-23 91.03526
2023-05-16 91.03316
2023-04-29 91.02793
2023-04-25 91.02686
2023-04-18 91.02476
2023-04-04 91.02050
2023-04-03 91.02026
2023-03-29 91.01865
2023-03-28 91.01840
ID 10125215
Released Feb 17, 2023
Description
Updated		 Feb 17, 2023
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.