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VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator.XZ
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat has its purpose obfuscated, or hidden.
It uses a combination of methods including encryption, compression, anti-debugging and anti-emulation techniques to hide its true purpose.
Malware can be obfuscated with a tool that uses a hacked license. This means non-malicious programs that use the hacked license can also be detected. If this happens you should contact support at the company that provides the non-malicious program and ask for a version that doesn't use the hacked license.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden malware.
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
