W32/DownloadAssistant.A

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W32/DownloadAssistant.A 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.

recommended-action-logoRecommended Action

  • 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
Extreme
FortiClient
Extended
FortiMail
Extended
FortiSandbox
Extended
FortiWeb
Extended
Web Application Firewall
Extended
FortiIsolator
Extended
FortiDeceptor
Extended
FortiEDR

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-09-29 71.97000 Sig Added
2019-09-10 71.51800 Sig Added
2019-09-09 71.47700 Sig Added
2019-09-03 71.33700 Sig Added
2019-08-26 71.13900 Sig Updated
2019-08-25 71.12500 Sig Added
2019-08-23 71.06900 Sig Added
2019-08-21 71.03200 Sig Added
2019-08-19 70.81800 Sig Added
2019-08-08 70.57000 Sig Added