DigitalInitiator
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.
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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.
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 11 |
| First Seen: | July 28, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | December 8, 2022 |
Another dubious application from the AdLoad adware family, DigitalInitiator targets Mac users and tries to monetize its presence via intrusive methods. More specifically, the application could be distributed through underhanded tactics including software bundles or fake installers/updates. Once fully deployed on the Mac, DigitalInititator may activate its adware functionalities and begin generating various unwanted and questionable advertisements.
Adware applications can have a significant impact on the user experience on the affected devices. In addition, users should be extra careful when interacting with the displayed advertisements. The advertisements could be promoting unsafe destinations, fake giveaways, platforms spreading more disguised PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs), etc. Users also may trigger forced redirects that will lead them to more similarly untrustworthy sites.
At the same time, DigitalInitiator could be silently collecting data from the Mac. PUPs are known for specifically targeting browsing-related data, such as the user's browsing history, search history and clicked URLs. However, depending on the goals of the PUP's operators, the harvested information also may include numerous device details or even sensitive data (account credentials, banking details, credit/debit card numbers) extracted from the browser's autofill data.
