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Riskware:W32/DameWareMiniRemoteControl

Aliases : RemoteAccess:W32/DameWareMiniRemoteControl (Microsoft)
Category:Riskware
Type:Riskware
Platform:W32

Summary

Useful, legitimate software which could possibly be misused for malicious purposes.

Exclusion

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.

Additional Details

Riskware:W32/DameWareMiniRemoteControl is the detection for an application, DameWare Mini Remote Control, that enables access to remote machines.

The application can be installed remotely on intended machines, and uses Microsoft Windows API to establish interaction between local and remote machines.

Disinfection

Allow F-Secure Anti-Virus to disinfect the relevant files.

For more general information on disinfection, please see Removal Instructions.