- AntiVermins
AntiVermins is a
spyware program that claims to be a commercial spyware-removal utility, when in fact it is, itself, adware-advertised. Thesoftware installs itself, without consent, in the user's computer and registry. It then sends messages such as "system error, buy this software to fix" or "your system is infected with spyware, buy AntiVermins to clean it", redirecting the user to antivermins'homepage where he or she is prompted to buy the AntiVermins software for about $50. As for the homepage itself, the English version seems like a professional page, but the versions of the page in other languages appear to have been translated by poor-quality translation software.Recovery & Files/Registry Created
It's newest version;Related with registry values below
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTclsid{663de629-4ffd-a944-6f0a-64f98e925b62}HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTinterface{eac1accd-7790-4991-a9d2-550806d6d9c3}HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTinterface{ef2aa606-b72e-4a1b-b076-8b148661f3b7}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwareantiverminsHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionapp pathsantivermins.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionuninstallantiverminsHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversion unantiverminsrelates with files named :antivermins.exe, msvcr71.dll, msvcp71.dll, antivermins.url
The creators of this program constantly change the registry values and file names (so these may subject to reediting)
you may use regedit (start un and enter regedit in windows Xp or prior windows versions and in Windows Vista: start and then enter regedit)or use "hijack this" a small free utility to remove the above registry keys manually and delete the above files to get rid of this rogue software easily.
Malware Characteristics and behavior
*Poor scan reporting.
*False Detection.
*False positives work as goad to purchase.
*Deceptive Advertising within the application
*Fake critical infection alerts
*Updates ItselfRemoval
Antivermins can be removed with the help of most
antispyware applications.Related Malware
Antivirus Golden &Virus Rescue ee also
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Malware
*Spyware
*Internet Security
*Adware Notes & References
Reliable Source Identifying Antivermins as a Rogue Anti-Spyware
* [http://spywaresignatures.com/details.php?spyware=antivermins2.9 “Antivermins” by Spyware Signatures]
* [http://research.sunbelt-software.com/threatdisplay.aspx?name=AntiVermins&threatid=88978 “Antivermins” by Sunbelt Software]
* [http://www.spywareguide.com/spydet_3323_antivermins.html “Antivermins” by Spyware Guide]* [http://spywaresignatures.com/forums/viewtopic.php?name=&t=57 Free tool to remove Antivermins]
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