Worm.Win32.Sober Threat Level:

Worm.Win32.Sober is a worm you’ll see advertised in rogue anti-spyware programs. Rogue — or fake — antispyware programs will popup false critical system error messages saying, “Your browser was infected by Worm.Win32.Sober.” Worm.Win32.Sober isn’t really what you’re infected with — you’re infected with a fake anti-spyware program that’s popping up fake security alerts to scare you into buying the fake anti-spyware.

Unless you like getting ripped off, do not buy the software telling you you’re infected with Worm.Win32.Sober.

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