Application.Agent

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Classification

Category:

PUA

Type:

Application

Platform:

W32

Aliases:

Application.Agent.[variant]

Summary

Application.Agent identifies applications that can introduce additional security risks if used in a harmful or unauthorized manner.

Removal

Automatic action

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it may block the file from running, move it to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or ask you to select an action.

Suspect a file is incorrectly detected (a False Positive)?

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest detection database updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    NOTE If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Find out more

Knowledge Base

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User Guide

See the user guide for your product on the Help Center.

Contact Support

Chat with or call an expert for help.

Submit a sample

Submit a file or URL for further analysis.

Technical Details

An Agent application may be considered potentially unwanted or unwanted, based on how its behavior or actions affects the user's privacy, security and productivity.

The application may be delivered as part of an application bundle, or as a file downloaded from a website.

Actions

A program is classified as an application if 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