Packed:W32/FSG
Summary
This program is packed using a packer program associated with numerous other 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
The detection name Packed:W32/FSG indicates the suspect file was compressed or packed using the FSG compressor program, a popular utility that is also commonly used to pack malicious programs. The suspect file may also have been packed in such a way that safe analysis of the file is difficult.
The file is therefore flagged as a security risk as a precautionary measure.
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