Name :	Application:W32/[variant], application.tool.[variant], application.[variant]
Category:	Riskware
Type:	Application
Platform:	W32

A legitimate application that may introduce additional security risks or be used for malicious purposes.

If the user is aware of the security risks involved and wishes to proceed with installing and using this program, there is no reason not to do so.

The user may then elect to exclude (whitelist) the application's folder from subsequent scanning.

Note

For instructions on excluding files from scanning, please see:

Product documentation for various versions of F-Secure products are available on the Documentation section of the website.

The Type designation 'Application' is used to categorize a legitimate program that may be a potential security risk if used by an unauthorized person or abused to perform actions beyond its intended use.

If misused, the program could allow an attacker to:

These programs may be considered a form of Riskware.

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Specific applications may be further grouped based on their behaviors or features, including: