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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: | 10,790 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 177 |
| First Seen: | June 19, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The ads by MegaShop that you see in your Internet browser are caused by adware on your computer that you may have installed along with a free application. An adware such as MegaShop is typically bundled with free programs to reach more users and generate more affiliate revenue for its creators. Additionally, the MegaShop adware may promote fake registry cleaners likeFile Restore and RegistryQuick that may cause severe registry errors in your system. Security experts note that the MegaShop adware may read the metadata of pages you visit and show pop-ups and banners loaded with custom-made promotions and discounts. Also, the MegaShop adware may offer you to complete surveys on suspicious websites and win prizes. Web surfers should be careful what links they follow because the MegaShop adware may redirect you to harmful domains where your cyber protection may prove insufficient. The MegaShop adware may use a browser extension and a plugin to work with your browser and users may see MegaShop's entry in the 'Programs and Features' list. However, the MegaShop adware may not have a functional uninstaller and insert a registry key in Windows to start when you turn on your PC. You may want to know that the MegaShop adware may install a third-party app like ScramblePacker as an update and slow down your computer. Therefore, you may wish to use a reputable anti-malware application to delete all files associated with MegaShop and secure your Internet activities.
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