W32/PossibleThreat!tr.ransom

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W32/PossibleThreat!tr.ransom is classified as a ransomware trojan.
A ransomware trojan is a type of malware that prevents or restricts the infected user from accessing their system, usually by locking the screen or encrypting the user's files. It then demands payment, usually in the form of cryptocurrency, in order for the system or files to be accessible again.
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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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Detection Availability

FortiGate
Extended
FortiClient
FortiMail
FortiSandbox
FortiWeb
Web Application Firewall
FortiIsolator
FortiDeceptor
FortiEDR

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2024-03-18 92.02567
2024-03-11 92.02346
2024-03-05 92.02174
2024-03-05 92.02173
2024-03-04 92.02137
2024-03-01 92.02050
2024-02-28 92.01997
2024-02-27 92.01965
2024-02-22 92.01812
2024-02-21 92.01786