Ad By Jak
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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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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: | 14,556 |
Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
Infected Computers: | 121 |
First Seen: | June 1, 2015 |
Last Seen: | September 14, 2023 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Computer users that favor the 'Express' or the Typical' option of freeware installers may be presented with promotion materials that feature the slogan 'Ad by Jak'. The 'Ad By Jak' promotions are propelled by adware on your computer that may show banners, ad panels, pop-up and pop-unders to generate affiliate revenue for its developers. The adware associated with 'Ad By Jak' can make its commercials more personal by reading your Internet history and using session cookies. The adware responsible for the 'Ad By Jak' promotions may replace the native ads on websites you visit and may provide you with links to potentially harmful domains. Users should not visit untrusted domains because hackers use them to spread harmful software and compromise computer networks. Additionally, the 'Ad By Jak' adware may invite you to install rogue applications like Registry Elite and AntiSpyware Shield. The rogue apps mentioned before can use many fake security alerts and error messages to convince you to pay for unneeded services. Users may want to take into consideration that adware can slow down your Internet client and perform automatic updates that may introduce a browser hijacker like Cassiopesa Search on your system. Security researchers recommend users to use a trustworthy anti-malware program to halt the 'Ad By Jak' adware.
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