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Riskware/Support

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Riskware/Support 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.
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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Detection Availability

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

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2024-03-27 92.02816
2022-09-20 90.06160
2022-08-02 90.04712
2022-07-24 90.04444
2022-06-06 90.03020
2022-01-04 89.08393
2021-11-06 89.06622
2021-08-24 88.00605
2021-06-08 86.00767
2021-05-11 86.00097
ID 6400474
Released Sep 17, 2014
Description
Updated		 Sep 17, 2014
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.