Analysis
Riskware/Kryptex is classified as a type of Riskware.
Riskware is any potentially unwanted application that is not classified as malware, but may utilize system resources in an undesirable or annoying manner, and/or may pose a security risk.
The Fortinet Antivirus Analyst Team is constantly updating our descriptions. Please check the FortiGuard Encyclopedia regularly for updates.
Recommended Action
- Make sure that your FortiGate/FortiClient system is using the latest AV database.
- Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.
Detection Availability
FortiGate | |
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Extended | |
FortiClient | |
FortiMail | |
FortiSandbox | |
FortiWeb | |
Web Application Firewall | |
FortiIsolator | |
FortiDeceptor | |
FortiEDR |
ID | 10050901 |
Released | Aug 18, 2021 |
Description Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
Platform Profile | Riskware is a term for potentially unwanted or dangerous software programs that do not fall under Adware. They could be legitimate software applications that may be misused and pose possible security risks to users. |
Profile Type | Trojan |