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VirTool:JS/Obfuscator.FG

First posted on 15 April 2014.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for VirTool:JS/Obfuscator.FG.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

VirTool:JS/Obfuscator is a detection for programs that have had their purpose obfuscated or hidden to make it harder for antivirus software to detect or remove them.

They commonly use a variety of techniques, like encryption, to hide their purpose.

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

Symptoms

Alerts from your security software may be the only symptom.

Last update 15 April 2014

 

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