Sophos

Sus/AutoInf-B

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

Summary

 
How it spreads
  • Removable storage devices
Affected operating systems Windows
Included in our products from January 2009 (4.37)
Protection available since 11 November 2008 12:20:37 (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/AutoInf-B is a suspicious file that may cause malware to be executed when the media containing the file is accessed by a computer running Windows.

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