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VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ACV

First posted on 27 November 2012.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ACV.

Explanation :

VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator are detections for programs that have had their purpose obfuscated to hinder analysis or detection by anti-virus scanners. They commonly employ a combination of methods including encryption, compression, anti-debugging and anti-emulation techniques.

These obfuscation techniques are used on various kinds of malware. The malware that lies "underneath" may have virtually any purpose.

Last update 27 November 2012

 

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