AntivirusGolden
It includes Elevated threats that are typically installed without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to our system, such as reconfiguring our browserâs homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related
add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect our preferred network connections, and can negatively impact
our computerâs performance and stability. Elevated threats may also collect, transmit, and share potentially sensitive data without adequate notice and consent.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
AntivirusGolden |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
AntivirGold, Inc |
| Company URL: |
http://antivirusgolden.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
AntivirGold, Inc. is a leading provider of personal security and convenience applications for our PC. From the latest in anti-spyware technology to system optimization tools, AntivirGold, Inc. software can be used to enhance, protect and better utilize
today's personal computers. It is dedicated to the idea that both the beginner and the power user believe that their security is important, and that in today's fast-paced environment, efficiency is a must. That's why AntivirGold is dedicated
to ensuring that its software solutions are both powerful enough to meet the needs of the discriminating user while remaining easy to use and understand.
Spyware Description:
It includes Elevated threats that are typically installed without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to our system, such as reconfiguring our browserâs homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related
add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect our preferred network connections, and can negatively impact
our computerâs performance and stability. Elevated threats may also collect, transmit, and share potentially sensitive data without adequate notice and consent.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> False scan results -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme -> False positives work as good to purchase -> Slows down the performance of PC0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
AntivirusGolden.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusGolden\AntivirusGolden 3.3 Website.lnk |
682 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusGolden\Uninstall AntivirusGolden 3.3.lnk |
555 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\AntivirusGolden\db.dat |
1151760 |
DAT File |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\AntivirusGolden\Lang |
| C:\Program Files\AntivirusGolden\Logs |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntivirusGolden |
Publisher |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntivirusGolden |
URLInfoAbout |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntivirusGolden |
UninstallString |
