Signature Detail

SPYWARE: Malware Alarm

This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware Malware Alarm. Malware Alarm is a fake anti spyware that scans and detects malware and other spywares on the system. It shows misleading scan results and malicious advertising of other rogue anti-spyware. It also updates itself periodically.

References

• URL: http://www.sophos.com/security/analyses/malwarealarm.html
• URL: http://ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453113983
• URL: http://www.emsisoft.com/en/malware/?Adware.Win32.Malware+Alarm