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Malware Alarm 2.1

Date Published:
Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Threat Assessment

Overall Risk: Medium
Privacy:
Productivity: Low
System Integrity: Medium

Description


Alias

Adware/MalwareAlarm [Panda]
Troj/Spywad-Gen [Sophos]

Vendor Description

MalwareAlarm an award-winning spyware removal utility will help you fighting all kinds of spyware and adware including keyloggers, trojan horses, password thieves and on. With new and unique protection module once cleaned your machine will not get infected ever again.

See Also

Malware Alarm

Category

Adware:  Software that displays pop-up/pop-under advertisements when the primary user interface is not visible, or which do not appear to be associated with the product.

Rogue Security Software:  Security software that uses deceptive means for installation and purpose. Once installed, the rogue software usually uses scare tactics to inform the user that spyware or malware is installed on their system. The rogue security software then claims to offer remediation in exchange of payment. These applications can come bundled with other malware that serve other purposes. This software usually comes in the form of Anti-spyware, or Anti-virus applications.



Reasons For Retention

Rogue Security Software

Immediate Protection Info

 
DAT Release Product DAT Version
OriginalCA Antispyware v9
CA Antispyware v9
eTrust PestPatrol v8
eTrust PestPatrol v5
02 17 2009
11 14 2007
11 14 2007
11 14 2007
LatestCA Antispyware v9
eTrust PestPatrol v8
eTrust PestPatrol v5
11 09 2009
07 09 2009
07 09 2009
 


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