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Sus/SWFScene-A

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

Summary

 
Affected operating systems Windows
Protection available since 28 May 2008 19:58:09 (GMT)
Last updated 16 June 2008 14:27:59 (GMT)
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/SWFScene-A detects Flash files that exploit a memory corruption vulnerability in some versions of Adobes Flash Player.

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