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Riskware/Machaer

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Riskware/Machaer 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.
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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
2020-03-04 75.72300 Sig Updated
2019-12-13 73.76400 Sig Updated
2019-11-04 72.83800 Sig Updated
2019-10-29 72.68400 Sig Updated
2019-10-22 72.51600 Sig Updated
2019-10-15 72.34800 Sig Updated
2019-10-08 72.18000 Sig Updated
2019-10-01 72.01200 Sig Updated
2019-09-24 71.84400 Sig Updated
2019-09-19 71.72600 Sig Updated
ID 7848154
Released Jul 07, 2018
Description
Updated		 Jul 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.