Sophos

Sus/Malware-A

Category
Type
What's been detected
  • Sus/Malware-A exhibits characteristics commonly, but not exclusively, found in malware.
What to do

Summary

 
Affected operating systems Windows
Included in our products from July 2008 (4.31)
Protection available since 20 November 2007 18:51:23 (GMT)
Last updated 16 May 2008 18:23:25 (GMT)
Cleanup available since November 2007
Detected by Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows, version 7

Action

Your options

If you've received an alert, then you have 2 options:

  • authorize the file
  • send the file to the lab for analysis

Authorize the file if it's from a trusted source.

Send it to the lab for analysis if:

  • you trust the file, but it generates alerts.
  • you don't trust the file

To reduce the chance of unwanted detections, Sophos HIPS should be set to 'Alert only' mode for the duration of any software installations.

Sending a file to the lab?

When you complete the sample submission form, please give a reason for your submission and mention this "HIPS/" detection.

More Information

Sus/Malware-A is a file that displays characteristics or behavior typically associated with malware.
Please send a sample to Sophos support to assist in improving our technology.

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