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Why did webroot not protect me from the Crypto3 virus

  • June 1, 2015
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I have been on Webroot since January at the suggestion of my brother.  I just got zapped by the crypto3 encripting virus.  Whoy did Webroot not protect me or suggest that I not open an email that was infected with it.  I was on McAfee for years and never had any infection.

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Ssherjj
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  • June 1, 2015
Hello @,
 
Welcome to the Webroot Community,
 
 
I apologize for the issue you are experiencing.
 
While Crypto Wall 3.0 has been around for a while, there are thousands of new variations released every day.
 
For an issue like this it is best to contact our support team and see what they can do to assist.
 
Support Number: 1-866-612-4227
Support Ticket: https://detail.webrootanywhere.com/servicewelcome.asp
 
I would either give them a call or submit a ticket and they can get this resolved for you.
 
Best Regards,