What is idp.generic?

IDP.generic is a generic detection that is often used by antivirus software to identify potentially harmful or suspicious files on a computer. It is not a specific virus or malware type, but rather a category that includes various types of threats that exhibit behavior patterns similar to malware.

IDP.generic detections can occur when antivirus software identifies a file or program that exhibits suspicious behavior, such as attempting to access sensitive system files, modifying system settings, or communicating with known malicious servers. However, not all IDP.generic detections are necessarily harmful, as some may be false positives triggered by legitimate software that exhibits behavior patterns similar to malware.

It is important to take IDP.generic detections seriously and investigate further to determine whether the detected file is indeed malicious. This may involve running a full system scan with the antivirus software, submitting the file for further analysis to the antivirus vendor, or removing the file from the system if it is confirmed to be malicious.