GuideUnit
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: | 10 |
| First Seen: | July 27, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | December 28, 2022 |
An analysis of GuideUnit has revealed that it displays intrusive advertisements, leading to its classification as adware. Furthermore, GuideUnit may possess the capability to retrieve sensitive information from users. It is noteworthy that adware is seldom intentionally downloaded or installed by users. Additionally, GradeUnit appears to have been created to specifically target Mac devices.
Adware and PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) Often Perform Intrusive Actions
Adware is notorious for generating ads that are intrusive, annoying, and sometimes even dangerous. GuideUnit, in particular, displays ads that may redirect users to unsafe websites where they may be prompted to enter personal information, download potentially harmful applications, or call fraudulent technical support numbers.
As a preventive measure, it is recommended to avoid interacting with ads produced by adware and to remove any adware from your device as soon as possible. Adware and its ads can put the privacy and security of a user at risk.
Furthermore, GuideUnit may have the capability to access confidential data such as passwords, credit card information, phone numbers, and browsing history. The creators of GuideUnit could potentially exploit this information for malicious purposes, including identity theft, funds collection, or gaining unauthorized access to online accounts.
PUPs and Adware Rely on Shady Tactics for Their Installation
Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and adware are often distributed through deceptive tactics that can mislead or trick users into installing them. These tactics often involve the use of social engineering techniques to make users believe that they are downloading a legitimate program or software update, when in fact, they are installing something unwanted.
One common tactic used by PUPs and adware is to bundle themselves with other software that users may want to install. For example, a free program that is downloaded from the internet may include a checkbox that users need to uncheck if they do not want to install additional PUPs or adware along with the main program. This practice is often referred to as 'bundling.'
Another questionable distribution tactic used by PUPs and adware is to display misleading pop-ups or alerts that prompt users to install software that they do not need. These pop-ups or alerts may be designed to look like legitimate Windows or browser notifications, but they often contain deceptive language that encourages users to install PUPs or adware.
PUPs and adware may also be distributed through dubious websites or spam emails. In these cases, users may be directed to a website that contains a fake download button or link that, when clicked, will install unwanted software on their computer. Similarly, spam emails may contain links or attachments that, when clicked, will download PUPs or adware onto the user's computer.
Overall, the tactics used to distribute PUPs and adware are often designed to deceive and mislead users into installing unwanted software on their computers. Users need o be cautious when downloading software from the internet and to always read the terms and conditions carefully before installing any new programs on their devices.
