Sophos

Sus/Dropper-A

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

Summary

 
Affected operating systems Windows
Included in our products from December 2008 (4.36)
Protection available since 21 August 2008 18:44:08 (GMT)
Last updated 4 November 2008 22:44:35 (GMT)
Cleanup available since March 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:

  • do not trust the file
  • or believe it to be compromised in some way

To reduce the chance of unwanted detections, Sophos HIPS should be set to 'Alert only' mode for the duration of any software installations. For more information, please read the knowledgebase article about deciding whether to allow or block a file.

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/Dropper-A is a file that tries to install another program file using a
technique which is not common amongst standard installers.

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