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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.
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 495 |
| First Seen: | March 17, 2017 |
| Last Seen: | July 27, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
If you experience pop-up messages that say 'Ad by GoaSave,' 'Powered by GoaSave,' and 'Sponsored by GoaSave' you may be infected with adware. The GoaSave adware is spread among users with the help of free software packages. Computer users that do not bother to explore the 'Advanced' and 'Custom' option of program installers may allow the installation of unwanted components and adware like GoaSave and Clip Clip Save. You may be suggested that GoaSave is a suitable shopping helper, but the fact is that GoaSave may show all various types of advertisements on your screen and claim pay-per-click revenue. Threats like GoaSave may run in the background and lack a program interface that you may be able to access.
The GoaSave adware is able to generate an overlay on top of the browser surface and cover safe advertisements on the pages you visit. The overlay is the primary platform that empowers the GoaSave adware because it can be used to show pop-up windows, banners, play video and audio commercials, as well as redirect you to insecure online shops when you are browsing for products on the Internet. The GoaSave adware may read your bookmarks, Internet history, and record your input on online search services to generate tailor-suited ads. Computer security experts alert that the GoaSave aware might substitute the recommended offers and sponsored links on Google, Yahoo and Bing with links to untrusted pages. When you read text on a site, the GoaSave adware may scan the content and transform random words in hyperlinks to promotional materials. The embedded hyperlinks may include a thumbnail and redirect users to insecure software deployment platforms associated with desktop apps like ArcadeCake and GameTrekkers. It is not a good idea to install programs recommended by the GoaSave adware because they may be compromised, decrease your system performance and limit your Internet bandwidth.
The GoaSave adware is not classified as a threat, but its activity may interrupt your online video streaming and decrease the quality of your Internet experience. Additionally, GoaSave may offer misleading information on products you are interested in, and you may lose money. Windows OS users should consider removing the GoaSave adware with the assistance of a reliable anti-malware scanner for maximum efficiency.
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