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Riskware/DeadAlga

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Riskware/DeadAlga 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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Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2023-07-04 91.04797
2023-05-16 91.03322
2019-11-12 73.02100 Sig Updated
2019-09-17 71.68100 Sig Added
ID 6460455
Released Oct 31, 2014
Description
Updated		 Oct 31, 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.