What is AntiSpyGolden?

Type: Spyware | Category: Rogue Programs | Discovered: 19 September 2007

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:

AntiSpyGolden alert

Misleading, Windows original alike, warning image may pop in order to download rogue software:

AntiSpyGolden warning

AntiSpyGolden removal tool:

Spyware Doctor (see here for the installation guide)

Screenshot:

AntiSpyGolden Entries:

The following files are created:
asg_install.exe (setup file), AntiSpyGolden 5.1.exe

Hijackthis Entries:

O4 Entries:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AntiSpyGolden 5.1] "C:\Program Files\AntiSpyGolden 5.1\AntiSpyGolden 5.1.exe" /h