EngineFlow
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 6 |
| First Seen: | October 14, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | October 3, 2022 |
EngineFlow is an invasive application that aims to sneak its way onto users' Mac devices. Rogue applications of this type regularly rely on dubious distribution tactics to avoid attracting the attention of users towards the fact that they will be installed onto the device. Some of the commonly used methods include software bundles, deceptive websites and even outright fake installers. The questionable behavior classifies the applications as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). In addition, an analysis of EngineFlow has confirmed that the application belongs to the AdLoad adware family.
Adware consists of a wide range of applications that all have a common goal - the delivery of unwanted advertisements to the user's device and the generation of profits for their operators in the process. EngineFlow is likely to display similar characteristics. Once activated on the user's Mac, the application may be responsible for the frequent appearance of pop-ups, notifications, banners and other advertising materials. Users should exercise caution, as the advertisements associated with such unproven sources often promote fake giveaways, phishing tactics, technical support schemes or other untrustworthy destinations. They also may promote additional PUPs by presenting them to users under the guise of seemingly legitimate applications.
Many PUPs also are capable of collecting information from the device they are installed on. The harvested data may include users' browsing information, device details, or even account credentials, banking info, and payment data extracted from browsers' autofill data.
