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Riskware/BitCoinMiner.BYC!tr

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Riskware/BitCoinMiner.BYC!tr 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
2019-08-27 71.17100 Sig Updated
2019-08-27 71.16200 Sig Added
2019-08-24 71.09700 Sig Added
2019-08-21 71.03500 Sig Updated
2019-08-20 71.02600 Sig Updated
2019-08-20 71.01500 Sig Added
2019-07-23 70.17900 Sig Added
2019-07-20 70.11900 Sig Updated
2019-07-19 70.10500 Sig Updated
2019-07-19 70.10300 Sig Updated
ID 8019363
Released Mar 18, 2019
Description
Updated		 Mar 18, 2019
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.