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Riskware/PUP_XLQ

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Riskware/PUP_XLQ 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
2023-10-18 91.07987
2023-09-11 91.06864
2022-09-25 90.06311
2021-03-17 84.00782
2021-01-05 83.07500 Sig Updated
2020-12-18 82.64000 Sig Updated
2020-12-08 82.40700 Sig Updated
2020-12-01 82.23700 Sig Updated
2020-11-12 81.77100 Sig Updated
2020-11-09 81.71500 Sig Updated
ID 8244437
Released Aug 17, 2020
Description
Updated		 Aug 17, 2020
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.