W32/FreeNew.A

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W32/FreeNew.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
Extended
FortiClient
Extreme
FortiAPS
FortiAPU
FortiMail
Extreme
FortiSandbox
Extreme
FortiWeb
Extreme
Web Application Firewall
Extreme
FortiIsolator
Extreme
FortiDeceptor
Extreme
FortiEDR

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-09-10 71.50800 Sig Updated
2019-09-05 71.39200 Sig Updated
2019-08-14 70.72000 Sig Updated
2019-08-11 70.63800 Sig Updated
2019-08-09 70.59100 Sig Added
2019-07-09 69.85400 Sig Updated
2019-05-28 68.83900 Sig Added
2018-10-30 63.81200 Sig Updated
2018-10-08 62.77400 Sig Added
2018-10-02 62.63500 Sig Updated