Malware Alarm is one of the numerous rogue anti-spyware programs on the Internet that are really a variant of computer spyware. Malware Alarm will attempt to trick you into purchasing the full commercial version of the product by displaying fake infection messages every time that you restart Windows. If you click “Ok” on one of the warning messages that Malware Alarm displays, it will automatically load the parent website of the malware in your Web Browser. It may or may not then automatically install the primary payload on your computer. Malware Alarm can be difficult to remove from your computer and will serve as a gateway to additional computer malware being downloaded to your computer. It is also known to be distributed as the payload of Trojan Viruses such as Zlob.
Malware Alarm Payload
Malware Alarm has been known to have done the following actions:
- Install on your computer without consent via Web Browser exploit.
- Serve as a gateway to additional computer spyware and adware.
- Hijack your Web Browser and change the hosts file redirecting major website URL’s such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo
- Display numerous advertising pop-ups on your computer
- Violate your privacy and send personal information to remote web servers.
Malware Alarm Symptoms
You don’t necessarily know if you have Malware Alarm on your computer. Some of the potential symptoms you may see on your computer are:
- Conspicuous firewall warnings for Malware Alarm attempting to communicate with remote web servers from your computer.
- Significant increase in the number of advertisements displayed on your computer.
- The default homepage for your web browser has changed to a site you are unfamiliar with and you are unable to change it back.
- Your overall computer performance is significantly reduced.
Malware Alarm Files
If your computer is infected with the rogue anti-spyware program Malware Alarm, you will have the following files installed on your computer:
- winter.exe
- proper.exe
- infos.exe
- autos.exe
- MalwareAlarmSetup[1].exe
- MalwareAlarm.exe
- MalwareAlarm3.dll
- MalwareAlarm2.dll
- MalwareAlarm1.dll
- MalwareAlarm0.dll
Malware Alarm Removal Information
Malware Alarm is complex and it is not recommended to attempt manual removal. Automatic removal using an updated anti-virus program is the recommended means for removal. If you are seeing what you believe to be “Fake” infection notifications, then your computer is likely already infected with the Spyware and the Trojan virus that deployed it to your computer.
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