Trojan-Downloader:W32/Mevade.A
Summary
Trojan-Downloader:W32/Mevade.A reportedly downloads adware onto the affected system.
Removal
Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.
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:
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Check for the latest database updates
First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
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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.
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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.
Technical Details
Once present on the system, Trojan-Downloader:W32/Mevade attempts to connect to a remote server and download additional programs onto the affected system. The downloaded programs are adware.
Request for further details
If you encounter a 'Trojan-Downloader:W32/Mevade' detection with your F-Secure product, we would appreciate learning further details regarding the suspect file and its origin. F-Secure Labs may be contacted at:
