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Riskware/AdWrapper

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Riskware/AdWrapper is classified as a type of Riskware.
Riskware is any potentially unwanted application that is not classified as malware, but may utilize system resources in an undesirable or annoying manner, and/or may pose a security risk.
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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Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-10-27 81.39700 Sig Updated
2020-07-07 78.71200 Sig Updated
2020-06-30 78.54400 Sig Updated
2020-06-16 78.20800 Sig Updated
2020-05-05 77.20300 Sig Updated
2020-04-05 76.49000 Sig Updated
2020-03-30 76.34600 Sig Updated
2020-03-22 76.14900 Sig Updated
2020-02-25 75.52000 Sig Updated
2020-02-25 75.51900 Sig Updated
ID 7824797
Released Jun 07, 2018
Description
Updated		 Jun 07, 2018
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.