What is AntiSpyGolden?
- Type: Spyware
- Category: Rogue Programs
- Discovered: 19 September 2007
- Removal tools: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor
1. Introduction
It is corrupt anti-spyware program which can be dropped by a trojan. Contrived security messages which may not even exist are terrifying PC user and usually force him into licensed program version purchase. Before payment victim is bluffed that AntiSpyGolden will remove unwanted spyware and will protect computer from the future intruders. In fact user gets nothing in return. It is recommended to remove AntiSpyGolden, or bypass it if you are not infected yet.
Also known as AntiSpyGolden 5.1.
AntiSpyGolden fake security alert:
Misleading, Windows original alike, warning image may pop in order to download rogue software:
Also known as AntiSpyGolden 5.1.
AntiSpyGolden fake security alert:
Misleading, Windows original alike, warning image may pop in order to download rogue software:
2. AntiSpyGolden removal tools:
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (for the installation guide click here)
- Spyware Doctor (for the installation guide click here)
3. Screenshot:
4. AntiSpyGolden files:
asg_install.exe (setup file), AntiSpyGolden 5.1.exe5. Hijackthis entries:
O4 Entries:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AntiSpyGolden 5.1] "C:\Program Files\AntiSpyGolden 5.1\AntiSpyGolden 5.1.exe" /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AntiSpyGolden 5.1] "C:\Program Files\AntiSpyGolden 5.1\AntiSpyGolden 5.1.exe" /h