AntiSpyGolden

AntiSpyGolden Description

AntiSpyGolden is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. This means that it pretends to look like a legitimate application for the removal of spyware, but it’s really a malicious program that issues fake warnings in an attempt to trick you into buying AntiSpyGolden’s full commercial version.

AntiSpyGolden may secretly install and automatically download itself onto your computer. If you click on the fake system alert, you will have to pay for AntiSpyGolden program, which will not protect you against spyware, but might actually expose you to more security threats. AntiSpyGolden is a derivative of SpywareQuake, SpyHeal and AntivirusGolden.

Aliases

Virus.Win32.FileInfector.gen!94 (suspicious) [Webwasher-Gateway]not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.AntivirusGolden.c [Kaspersky]Riskware.Fake.AntiSpyGol [Webwasher-Gateway]AntiVirusGold [Symantec]SpyFraud [Sophos]Spyware [Prevx1]Application/AntivirusGolden [Panda]potentially unwanted program AVGold [McAfee]not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.AntivirusGolden.e [Kaspersky]Virus.Win32.Spycrush [Ikarus]

More aliases (17)

AntiSpyGolden Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with AntiSpyGolden? To safely & quickly detect AntiSpyGolden, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.

Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect AntiSpyGolden What happens if AntiSpyGolden does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

#	File Name	Detection Count
1	Uninstall AntiSpyGolden 5.1.lnk	672
2	avg_setup[1].exe	665
3	Uninstall AntiSpyGolden 5.2.lnk	314
4	AntiSpygolden 5.1.exe	169
5	AntiSpyGolden 5.0.lnk	162
6	AntiSpyGolden 5.0 Website.lnk	87
7	AntiSpyGolden 5.1.lnk	80
8	Uninstall AntiSpyGolden 4.9.lnk	44
9	AntiSpyGolden 4.9 Website.lnk	28
10	AntiSpyGolden 5.1 Website.lnk	28

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Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.

The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}AntiSpyGolden 4.9AntiSpyGolden 4.9.exeAntiSpyGolden 5.0AntiSpyGolden 5.1.exeAntiSpyGolden 5.2HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}AntiSpyGolden 5.0AntiSpyGolden 5.1AntiSpyGolden 5.2