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Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for FakeAlert-HP
Justification
FakeAlert-HP has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/15/sw..._scareware_scam.
Read About It
Information about FakeAlert-HP is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_220042.htm
Detection
FakeAlert-HP was first discovered on September 3, 2009 and detection, for this particular variant, will added to the 5744 dat files (Release Date: September 17, 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-HP, 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
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for FakeAlert-HP
Justification
FakeAlert-HP has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/15/sw..._scareware_scam.
Read About It
Information about FakeAlert-HP is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_220042.htm
Detection
FakeAlert-HP was first discovered on September 3, 2009 and detection, for this particular variant, will added to the 5744 dat files (Release Date: September 17, 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-HP, 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