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Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for FakeAlert-MalDef

Justification
FakeAlert-MalDef has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/11/sy...neering_attack/.

Read About It
Information about FakeAlert-MalDef is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/Content/v_154257.htm

Detection
FakeAlert-MalDef was first discovered on March 10, 2009 and detection will be added to the 5551 dat files (Release Date: March 12, 2009).

Though we consider this a low threat, An EXTRA.DAT file may be downloaded via the McAfee AVERT Extra.dat Request Page: https://www.webimmune.net/extra/getextra.aspx

If you suspect you have FakeAlert-MalDef, please submit a sample to http://www.webimmune.net

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/out...assessment.html