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Adware/InstallMetrix

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Adware/InstallMetrix is classified as a file infector.
A file infector is a type of malware that has the capability to propagate by attaching its code to other programs or files.
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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
2022-05-25 90.02622
2022-01-25 89.09033
2021-11-23 89.07133
2021-10-12 89.05871
2021-10-05 89.05661
2021-09-28 89.04190
2021-09-17 89.01511
2021-09-14 89.01080
2021-09-06 88.00917
2021-08-31 88.00773
ID 6551974
Released Jan 14, 2015
Description
Updated		 Jan 14, 2015
Platform Profile Adware typically display advertising content to the user. This advertising content may take many forms, but is typically in the form of web browser pop-up advertisements. In most circumstances, the user is not aware of the Adware component being installed on the local machine.