W32/Gen.NVV!tr.ransom

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W32/Gen.NVV!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.
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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Detection Availability

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

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-05-19 86.00293
2019-08-27 71.17600 Sig Updated
2019-08-23 71.07700 Sig Updated
2019-08-13 70.68900 Sig Updated
2019-07-15 70.00000 Sig Updated
2019-07-12 69.92600 Sig Updated
2019-07-03 69.71100 Sig Updated