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Riskware/PUP_XIV

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Riskware/PUP_XIV 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
2022-09-20 90.06160
2022-08-16 90.05126
2022-08-02 90.04712
2022-07-28 90.04560
2022-06-20 90.03431
2022-06-09 90.03107
2022-06-08 90.03077
2021-01-10 83.20500 Sig Added
2020-10-07 80.92400 Sig Added
2020-04-14 76.70200 Sig Updated
ID 8138455
Released Oct 18, 2019
Description
Updated		 Oct 18, 2019
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.