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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: | 14,557 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 3,808 |
| First Seen: | June 3, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | August 9, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Users that experience pop-ups, banners and sponsored links by Linkside may wish to know that they are infected with adware. The Linkside adware may have arrived on your machine as a browser extension that was embedded with a free application installer. Users often install adware like Pirrit, SideStep and Linkside by handling freeware packages with the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. If you are affected by the Linkside adware, you may be redirected to harmful websites and insecure online resources. Additionally, the Linkside adware may promote rogue security software like AlfaAntivirus, Antivirus 7 and Zorton Antivirus 2014 in order to generate pay-per-install revenue. Security researchers add that the Linkside adware may read your Internet history, detect your IP address and approximate geographical location to facilitate the display of customized coupons, special deals, and discounts. Moreover, the Linkside adware may add a task in the Windows Task Scheduler to perform automatic updates without notifying you and may connect to the Internet via insecure channels. Data exchanged between your PC and remote servers via unprotected channels can be intercepted and corrupted by third-parties. Fortunately, you can use a reputable anti-spyware instrument to remove the Linkside adware efficiently.
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