VirusAlarm

Alias: Virus Alarm

Description: VirusAlarm is a rogue spyware removal tool. Usually, it is silently installed into your computer by the trojan. Also it may be downloaded from the website, which looks like legitimate anti-spyware site. Once installed, VirusAlarm reports that computer is infected and recommends purchasing of the "full" version of the software to fix "detected" problems. It displays annoying pop-up windows and system alerts stating that computer is infected or under attack. Main purpose of VirusAlarm is to scare the user and push it into purchasing of 'full' version. It may slow computer performance down, affect internet connection speed and websites availability.

Threat type:

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes VirusAlarm: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

VirusAlarm scan window appeared;

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected;

VirusAlarm is launched after system restart and stays resident in background.

VirusAlarm Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with VirusAlarm, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
ThreatNuker
Total Security
WinPC Defender
ErrorSweeper
6700.cn
RegistryDefender
Ertfor
antispyware-review.info
pc-security-updates.com
scanner.vav-x-scanner.com