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* What is ICQ Password Sniffer

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* Remove ICQ Password Sniffer manually

* Uninstall ICQ Password Sniffer from Windows 10

* Uninstall ICQ Password Sniffer from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall ICQ Password Sniffer from Windows 7

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Affected browsers:

ICQ Password Sniffer

webassist.exe

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


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ICQ Password Sniffer intrusion method

ICQ Password Sniffer installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (ICQ Password Sniffer). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. ICQ Password Sniffer copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is webassist.exe. Sometimes it creates new startup key with name ICQ Password Sniffer and value webassist.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name webassist.exe or ICQ Password Sniffer. Also, it can create folder with name ICQ Password Sniffer under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation ICQ Password Sniffer starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove ICQ Password Sniffer immediately.


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How to remove ICQ Password Sniffer manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with ICQ Password Sniffer, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by ICQ Password Sniffer.

To get rid of ICQ Password Sniffer, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


  • spactive.dll

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


  • %programfiles%\kugoo\
  • %programfiles%\Common Files\earn\


3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall ICQ Password Sniffer related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for ICQ Password Sniffer entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If ICQ Password Sniffer won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find ICQ Password Sniffer under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate ICQ Password Sniffer or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find ICQ Password Sniffer

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find ICQ Password Sniffer related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like ICQ Password Sniffer are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like ICQ Password Sniffer.

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Here are the descriptions of problems connected with ICQ Password Sniffer and webassist.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: ICQ password.

I have forgotten the password. The official website said my password can't be recovered. In addition, I have forgotten the register mail, too. I believe I couldn't find back the mail account and password again. What can i do to get back my ICQ password?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: icq password

I made several attempts to login but I can't come up with a proper password I am using a curve9300

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: nimbuzz I'd and password

I have tried so hard to create a nimbuzz I'd and password I am using a curve9300 please help me

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: password

as i am typing the password he is not accepting and asking to put Numbers and latin letters what should I put .

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: password

as i am typing the password he is not accepting and asking to put Numbers and latin letters what should I put .

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: no email

hi , i just found my old icq # but can't log in because I don't remember the password or the email that i used back then, is there a way to get around this?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: login problem

I can't login to my ICQ account. See error report attached. Account number and password are absolutely correct

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: I´ve forgotten my icq password andthe answer to my secret question

I didnt use my icq account for a long time and now i really want using my acc again but I forgot my password. When I try to get it back by icq forgot password I have to answer my secret question but I cant recall this answer. I´m also afraid that my acc isn´t associated with any email adress.. Please help! (I remember only my acc 268906588)

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: I lost my Icq password, I can't get it back

I have Icq acc. for many years, I hadn't loggin for a while, I forgot my password, when I tried to get it back they send it to another e-mail adress, I realy need my account, could you please help me to get it back, I'll be so thankfull

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Valid ICQ#, cannot retrieve password

I sure my icq number is 95598507 and i try to retrieve my password on "forgot password" page, message showm thatI cannot retrieve my password. How can I retrieve it??

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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