# Verify legitimate FortiClient 6.4.9 installer (example) $expectedHash = "A1B2C3D4E5F67890..." $downloadedPath = "C:\Downloads\FortiClientSetup_6.4.9.exe" $actualHash = (Get-FileHash -Path $downloadedPath -Algorithm SHA256).Hash if ($actualHash -eq $expectedHash) Write-Host "Hash matches Fortinet official" -ForegroundColor Green else Write-Host "WARNING: Corrupt or tampered installer" -ForegroundColor Red
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