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/
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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:
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 |