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Packed.Generic.461

First posted on 25 April 2014.
Source: Symantec

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Packed.Generic.461.

Explanation :

A packer is a tool that compresses, encrypts or obfuscates executable files. Malware authors often use packers to conceal threats from detection by antivirus software. Packed.Generic.461 detects a packer that is not known to be used for legitimate purposes.

This heuristic detection is used to detect threats associated with the following families:
Trojan.FakeAV
Trojan.Ransomlock
Trojan.Zbot

Files that are detected as Packed.Generic.460 are considered malicious. We suggest that any files you believe are incorrectly detected as Packed.Generic.460 be submitted to Symantec Security Response. For instructions on how to do this using Scan and Deliver, read Submit Virus Samples.

Last update 25 April 2014

 

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