Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Packed

Aliases :

Packed, Packer, Packer.Malware

Summary

This detection indicates that the file was packed or compressed to a smaller size by a packer program that is associated with malware.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Packer programs are normally used to compress or reduce the size of a file for easier distribution or use. Some packer programs however are favored by the creators of harmful programs because the way they compress files makes it harder for security products to analyze the file to ensure it is safe.