AntiVermins Threat Level:

AntiVermins is a rogue anti-spyware program from Russia that may install itself onto your computer without your permission, through a Trojan or web browser security holes. AntiVermins may not really detect and remove spyware parasites from your computer, but may issue false security alerts to try to trick you into buying the full version of AntiVermins. AntiVermins’ security alerts may popup from your taskbar, be titled “Security Alert!” and read:

“System detected virus activities. These may impact the performance of your computer. Please, use antimalware software to clean and protect your system from parasite programs. Click this baloon to get all available software.”

AntiVermins may also startup with your Windows system, and may launch excessive popup ads. AntiVermins may download and install other malware onto your computer, and may be compared to rogue antispyware such as SpySheriff, SpywareStrike, VirusBurst, SmitFraud, Pest Trap, SpywareQuake, and SpyHeal. www.AntiVermins.com

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