GoldenAntiSpy

GoldenAntiSpy is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.

General information:

Malware Name: GoldenAntiSpy
Malware Type: Rogue Security Program
Company Name: AVSystemCare
Company URL: http://www.goldenantispy.com/
Threat Level: High Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

AVSystemCare provides you the GoldenAntiSpy that guarantees your safety online proving reliable non-stop protection of your computer thanks to unique combination of features the most effective ones to ensure the best antivirus defense of PC. It is a unique piece of software which has all necessary features to keep your PC safe: Antivirus, Firewall, Pop-up Blocker, and AntiSpyware. GoldenAntiSpy is all you need to protect yourself online or on Intranet as it safeguards your computer against security threats of all kinds.

Spyware Description:

GoldenAntiSpy is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It shows false Warning messages. -> It also shows misleading scan Results. -> It can also install through Trojan exploits. -> It also uses aggressive advertising.

Additional information might be found here:

google Search at Google for GoldenAntiSpy
bing Search at Bing for GoldenAntiSpy
yahoo Search at Yahoo for GoldenAntiSpy

Processes Running:

pgs.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\GoldenAntiSpy\Base\plugins\UpDate\UA27604.DLL 170921 Application Extension
C:\Program Files\GoldenAntiSpy\Base\plugins\unamscan.dll 47616 Application Extension
C:\Program Files\GoldenAntiSpy\Dat\pv.dat 9 DAT File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\GoldenAntiSp
C:\Program Files\GoldenAntiSpy\Confi

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\GoldenAntiSpy\Settings VSScan
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\GoldenAntiSpy\Settings VirusShield
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\UGA6P_is1 Inno Setup: Icon Group