DefenderBadUrl
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: | 7,426 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 929 |
| First Seen: | January 25, 2019 |
| Last Seen: | September 25, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
DefenderBadUrl is another seemingly useful browser extension that turns out to be something else. According to its description, it can save users from visiting or accessing evil-minded, threatening or untrustworthy websites. However, after installation, it quickly reveals the true nature of an adware application. Users will experience increased amounts of advertisements encountered while browsing, resulting in a significantly diminished browsing experience.
Typically, the advertisements delivered by adware applications cannot be trusted. They are likely to employ clickbait or other social-engineering tactics designed to entice users into interacting with them. Afterward, the advertisements could lead to questionable or even compromised websites. Users also may be presented with offers to install additional software products that could have intrusive browser hijacker or adware functionalities.
In addition, DefenderBadUrl could be spying on the user's browsing activities. Through its data-collection routines, the application may access the browsing history, search history, numerous device details (IP address, geolocation, ISP, etc.) and more. More unsafe adware, browser hijackers, and other PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) could even try to obtain sensitive payment or banking information, which could lead to sizeable monetary losses.
