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VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.ACY
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
This threat has been "obfuscated", which means it has tried to hide its purpose so your security software doesn't detect it.
The malware that lies underneath this obfuscation can have almost any purpose.
The following free Microsoft software detects and removes this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
Even if we've already detected and removed this particular threat, running a full scan might find other malware that is hiding on your PC.
You can also visit the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
