packer

packer
noun /ˈpækɹ̩/
a) A person whose business is to pack things; especially, one who packs food for preservation; as, a pork packer or a household goods packer.

When his back problems kept him from lifting furniture, his skill as a packer kept him employed.

b) A software program that compresses code or data.

Many times, the malware authors will use packers and even encryption tools to disguise their software...


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