How to remove WebMail Spy?
What is WebMail Spy?
WebMail Spy is a fake threat displayed by the corrupt anti-spyware SpyGuarder 2.1. It’s goal is to convince the user he is infected and therefore needs to purchase the rogue’s non-functional "licensed version. The message displayed looks like this:
“WARNING!!! Scan results
Security Center Help protect your PC
Files found 2353445
Errors found 234
Total errors 1267"
If you see this message, do NOT trust it, for it is only a sign that you are infected by SpyGuarder 2.1. It is a scam and should be treated as such: don’t download or buy SpyGuarder and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.
WebMail Spy is Extremely dangerous
WebMail Spy is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program WebMail Spy may spread via Trojans WebMail Spy may display fake security messages WebMail Spy may install additional spyware to your computer WebMail Spy may repair its files, spread or update by itself WebMail Spy violates your privacy and compromises your security
for WebMail Spy detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like WebMail Spy and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual WebMail Spy removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove WebMail Spy, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other WebMail Spy infected files and get help in WebMail Spy removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing WebMail Spy and similar threats.
WebMail Spy is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only WebMail Spy can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads WebMail Spy trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, WebMail Spy offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, WebMail Spy does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as WebMail Spy, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install WebMail Spy, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as WebMail Spy, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
