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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.
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 392 |
| First Seen: | February 12, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | April 1, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The ProtectedIO software is promoted as a cloud-based anti-malware solution that is available for free use with a premium account available for purchase as well. Online security is essential for active web surfers, and you want to use the OptiShopper app. However, you might wish to know that ProtectedIO rely on extensive advertising campaign to support its operations. The ProtectedIO software is perceived by security researchers as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that may add unwanted Browser Helper Object, an add-on and a browser extension to your web browser. The code added by ProtectedIO to your web browser may require more system resources for proper execution, and you may not feel comfortable with that. Additionally, the OptiShopper app may use its browser integration to generate numerous pop-up ads, banners and in-text hyperlinks to sponsors. The ad-supported nature of ProtectedIO may require from you to tolerate many ads, and many computer users may not welcome that. The ProtectedIO code is distributed by bundling with freeware installers, and you may have automatically installed it via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. You may wish to use a trusted anti-malware utility as your cyber defense.
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