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Glossary Term File Reputation

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What is File Reputation?

File Reputation refers to the assessment of a file's trustworthiness based on its history, source, and behavior to determine the likelihood of it being malicious.

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Understanding File Reputation

File Reputation refers to the assessment of a file's trustworthiness based on its known behavior, origin, and historical data. It helps in identifying potentially malicious files by comparing them against known good or bad files. This analysis aids in determining the level of risk associated with a file before allowing it to execute on a system.

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