Adware Report: AntivirusGolden

AntivirusGolden is a rogue anti-spyware program that can be installed manually or downloaded silently in the background by a trojan or through a security hole. The program generates repeated popup alerts warning the user of fake security risks and encourages the user to purchase the full version to "fix" the problems.

The program is distributed on the website antivirusgolden.com. This domain was registered through estdomains.com, the same registrar which was used to purchase domain names for a number of other rogue spyware programs (including SpyAxe and SpywareStrike) and were likely written by the same person.

You should not purchase this program. AntivirusGolden can not be completely removed through the "Uninstall Applications" control panel. Doing so may remove obvious traces of the software, but it will likely continue to leave trojans running on the computer. Once installed, you can only remove the program through the use of a reputable anti-spyware product (manual removal is possible, but will leave trojans running in the background).

We have tested the following programs and have confirmed that they successfully remove AntivirusGolden:

* Spyware Doctor
* Counterspy
* Webroot Spy Sweeper
* Paretologic AntiSpyware
* MaxSecure Spyware Detector

AntivirusGolden scan screen. You should not purchase this program. It will not fix your computer and will in fact infect you with other threats.
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