DominantDisplay
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: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 6 |
| First Seen: | August 3, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | September 2, 2022 |
Adware is software that contains unwanted and intrusive advertisements. The DominantDisplay adware is one example of this inconvenient software, which has been reported to be distributed via shady websites offering users the ability to install fake software updates and other useful applications. After downloading and installing DominantDisplay on their Macs, many users noticed that this application displayed intrusive advertisements. The questionable methods involved in the application's distribution also classify it as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program).
Consequences of DominandDisplay's Installation
The DominantDisplay adware is an unsafe program that can display shady advertisements on your Mac device. Not only are these advertisements annoying, but they also can open phishing websites that ask you to provide sensitive information. The PUP also may show advertisements for other online tactics, shady adult pages, online betting/gaming platforms, etc. In the most threatening cases, adware also may take users to potentially unsafe destinations spreading malware threats.
Intrusive applications, such as DominantDisplay can often read confidential information, such as passwords, credit card details, telephone numbers, etc., on the devices they are present. Developers of these PUPs could use the acquired data for their own benefit, posing a significant threat to users' privacy and financial security. The obtained information also may be packaged and offered for sale to third parties.
How are PUPs Spread?
PUPs, or Potentially Unwanted Programs, are generally created by software developers and distributed through various means, such as Web downloads, file-sharing networks, email attachments and USB sticks. As the name suggests, these programs are not necessarily unsafe but can be considered intrusive or undesirable due to their behavior.
One of the most common ways that PUPs spread is through bundling with other applications. This means that when you download a free program from an untrusted source, sometimes it will come with additional, bundled programs that you did not want or expect. These extra applications may be in the form of browser toolbars or add-ons, system utilities, and other unwanted programs. Another way that PUPs may spread is via email attachments and corrupted sites. Cybercriminals use phishing emails and misleading websites to lure users into downloading unwanted programs or clicking links that will lead them to such programs. It is important to take measures to prevent the installation and spread of PUPs on personal and corporate devices.
