ClickDark
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards display a variety of useful information, including:
Ranking: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Ranking: | 6,637 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 144 |
| First Seen: | September 9, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | September 11, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
ClickDark, as its name suggests, is a browser extension advertised as a convenient way for users to switch websites into the Dark Mode, even if the pages do not support such functionality on their own. Extensions offering such features have become rather popular, but users must be careful when installing anything they are not familiar with. Indeed, infosec experts warn that ClickDark has adware capabilities that are not sufficiently presented to users prior to the installation of the program.
Adware applications are designed to generate monetary gains for their operators through the delivery of intrusive and unwanted advertisements. Users risk having their devices flooded by advertisements that could potentially be promoting fake giveaways, technical support or phishing tactics, shady adult-oriented sites, online betting/gaming platforms and more. Interacting with the shown advertisements also could trigger redirects to similarly untrustworthy destinations.
At the same time, many adware, browser hijackers, and PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) will perform additional intrusive actions in the background of the system. In most cases, these applications will try to collect browsing information (search history, browsing history and clicked URLs) and device details (IP address, geolocation, browser type, device types, etc.) However, some dubious applications also try to access sensitive information contained in browsers' autofill data. This could lead to users having certain account credentials, banking details, credit/debit card numbers and other vital information compromised.
