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Application:W32/Filcout

Classification

Category:

Riskware

Type:

Application

Aliases:

  • Filcout.[variant]

Summary

Application:W32/Filcout identifies a utility program that provides a helpful service, but also silently downloads a file from a remote server in the background.

Removal

Technical Details

The FileScout application is a utility program that attempts to find software that can help the user open an unknown file. When the user launches an executable file that is not associated with any program installed on the machine, the FileScout application will display a notification message asking if you would like to find software to help open the file.

The application will also silently contact a remote server to download a file in the background. In some instances, there have been reports that the retrieved file is identified as a trojan.

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