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Riskware:W32/Riskware
| Name : | Riskware:W32/Riskware |
| Detection Names : |
Application.generic, Remoteadmin.Win32.winvnc riskware.win32 |
| Category: | Riskware |
| Type: | Riskware |
| Platform: | W32 |
Summary
Useful, legitimate software which could possibly be misused for malicious purposes.
Additional Details
This is the Riskware General Information page.
Riskware is the term used to describe programs which may introduce security risks to a system, either with or without the knowledge of the user. Examples of Riskware include:
Programs that can be categorized as Riskware are often both legitimate and useful. In certain circumstances however, these programs can introduce risks to the user or the system. For example, the program may be distributed bundled together with malicious software, or using the program under certain circumstances may introduce risks not present during normal operations. Additionally, an intruder may be able to remotely subvert riskware already installed in order to access the system.
Additionally, this category includes software that cannot be included in other malware categories. Some software is not malicious, but does not provide the functionality claimed. If the functionality of software is suspect, it may be added as Riskware.
If the user is aware of the security risks involved and wishes to proceed with installing and using the program, there is no reason not to do so.
Note
The user may also exclude the application's folder from scans by our antivirus program, by following the instructions provided:
Riskware is the term used to describe programs which may introduce security risks to a system, either with or without the knowledge of the user. Examples of Riskware include:
• FTP servers
• IRC clients
• Network Sniffers
• Overeager DRM software
• Remote Administration - e.g. VNC
Programs that can be categorized as Riskware are often both legitimate and useful. In certain circumstances however, these programs can introduce risks to the user or the system. For example, the program may be distributed bundled together with malicious software, or using the program under certain circumstances may introduce risks not present during normal operations. Additionally, an intruder may be able to remotely subvert riskware already installed in order to access the system.
Additionally, this category includes software that cannot be included in other malware categories. Some software is not malicious, but does not provide the functionality claimed. If the functionality of software is suspect, it may be added as Riskware.
If the user is aware of the security risks involved and wishes to proceed with installing and using the program, there is no reason not to do so.
Note
The user may also exclude the application's folder from scans by our antivirus program, by following the instructions provided:
• Documentation for F-Secure Internet Security 2009.
• Documentation for F-Secure Internet Security 2008.
• Documentation for F-Secure Internet Security 2007.