SpyHeal

Alias: spyheal, spy heal, spy heals, spyheals

Description: SpyHeal (Spy Heal) is a ransomware anti-spyware product that is secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan. Other trojans are also known to install SpyHeal. SpyHeal - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages (similar to the ones shown below) to try and force users into purchasing the full version of SpyHeal in order to have the alledged infections removed.

Once installed, SpyHeal generates messages similar to the ones shown below:



Threat type:

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects SpyHeal: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

Pop up balloon warning messages claiming that your PC is infected.

Automatic installation of SpyHeal.

Hijacked homepage to some obscure 'security' webpage.

Flashing icons appear in the system tray.

SpyHeal Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with SpyHeal, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
AntiSpywareBox
SysSecuritySite
SysProtectionPage
SysUpdateCenter
SysNetSecurity
BraveSentry
SpyGuard
SysSecurityPage
SafetyHomepage
ProtectionBar