Darkscreen
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: | 7,323 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 429 |
| First Seen: | August 10, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | September 19, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Darkscreen describes itself as a useful browser extension that will allow users to switch some more simple websites into dark mode even if they do not natively have such functionality. Unfortunately, users will rather quickly learn that Darkscreen also is an adware application. Indeed, the program tries to monetize its presence on users' devices via the generation of unwanted and intrusive advertisements.
The impact of adware and other PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) on the user experience could be significant. More importantly, users could encounter advertisements promoting dubious destinations and products. After all, the advertisements related to adware and other similarly unproven sources are often for hoax websites, phishing portals, fake giveaways, and additional PUPs masquerading as legitimate products.
Some PUPs also may lead to privacy risks. These invasive programs are notorious for having data-harvesting capabilities. While installed on the device, these PUPs may spy on the browsing activities carried out on the system and collect device details, such as the IP address, geolocation, browser type and more.
