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Packed.Mystic!gen14

First posted on 31 July 2014.
Source: Symantec

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Packed.Mystic!gen14.

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.Mystic!gen14 detects a packer that is not known to be used for legitimate purposes.

This heuristic detection is used to detect threats associated with the Downloader family of threats.

Files that are detected as Packed.Mystic!gen14 are considered malicious. We suggest that any files you believe are incorrectly detected be submitted to Symantec Security Response. For instructions on how to do this using Scan and Deliver, read Submit Virus Samples.

Last update 31 July 2014

 

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