W32/DownWare.W

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W32/DownWare.W 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

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

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-11-26 73.35800 Sig Updated
2019-09-26 71.88700 Sig Updated
2019-09-25 71.87300 Sig Added
2019-08-27 71.17600 Sig Updated
2019-07-18 70.07400 Sig Added
2019-05-28 68.84900 Sig Updated
2019-05-21 68.68100 Sig Updated
2019-04-30 68.17800 Sig Updated
2019-04-26 68.08900 Sig Updated
2019-04-23 68.01000 Sig Updated