W32/Palevo.HPQV!worm.p2p

Analysis

W32/Palevo.HPQV!worm.p2p is classified as a peer-to-peer (P2P) worm.
A P2P worm has the capability to spread itself to other systems using P2P applications.
The Fortinet Antivirus Analyst Team is constantly updating our descriptions. Please check the FortiGuard Encyclopedia regularly for updates.

Recommended Action

• 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.