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Application:W32/Generic.variant!Online

Classification

Type:

Application

Aliases:

  • Application:W32/generic.variant!online
  • Application:W32/generic

Summary

This detection from the F-Secure Security Cloud identifies a program that has code or behavior which can introduce additional security risks if used in a harmful or unauthorized manner.

Removal

Technical Details

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F-Secure's Security Cloud is an online service that tracks the security reputation of common programs, files and websites. If a questionable program or file is found during a scan, your F-Secure security product will send a query to the Security Cloud to get its most recent reputation rating. The product will then use that information (and if needed, further analysis) to choose whether to block, quarantine or remove the program or file.

The Security Cloud rating for the identified program indicates that it has code or behavior which can introduce additional security risks if used in a harmful or unauthorized manner. Examples of such programs include:

  • Remote administration programs
  • File transfer protocol (FTP) servers
  • Internet relay chat (IRC) clients
  • Data packet sniffers

Such programs are usually considered legitimate and useful, if they are used properly and by an authorized user. If used in an unauthorized context or by an attacker however, these programs can:

  • Give unauthorized access to confidential information
  • Give unauthorized user privileges
  • Direct the system to perform a harmful action

If you are confident that you are aware of the risks involved in using the program and consent to its use, you may choose to keep it installed. You may also choose to exclude it from further scanning.

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