MPlayerX
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: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 8 |
| First Seen: | November 12, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | August 28, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
MplayerX is a low-quality Web browser extension that may affect the most popular Web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. PC security researchers have received reports of computer users facing issues with their Web browser's performance that may be related to MplayerX and similar Web browser extensions. Computers that have been affected by the MplayerX extension may perform poorly, slow down and freeze randomly. PC security analysts have also noted that MplayerX may interfere with the affected Web browser, causing it to become very difficult to use due to redirects, unwanted error messages and a large number of advertisements. Malware researchers have also noted that removing MplayerX may be difficult. This is because MplayerX is designed to be difficult to remove and may require the help of an anti-malware application that is up-to-date to ensure that no components associated with MplayerX remain on the affected PC.
Table of Contents
MplayerX and Similar Potentially Unwanted Programs
Extensions like MplayerX are regarded as adware, but may be known by less formal names such as crapware or bloatware. This is because these types of extensions almost never provide anything of valuable, instead occupying space in your computer, tapping its resources and interfering with your work. Malware researchers refer to them as Potentially Unwanted Programs. Unlike viruses, Trojans or worms, PUPs are not entirely threatening, not as difficult to remove or as destructive. However, PUPs like MplayerX may be distributed using threat techniques and may have many characteristics that are more commonly seen in threats than in legitimate software. The main way in which PUPs like MplayerX are distributed is by bundling them with legitimate software distributed on third party websites.
How MplayerX is Used to Generate Revenue at Your Expense
When MplayerX is installed, MplayerX changes your computer's settings. Some of the changes that MplayerX makes include altering your default search engine, favorite websites, homepage and other defaults. MplayerX may also lower your security settings, making your computer more vulnerable to other attacks. The main purpose of this is to use your Web browser to deliver advertisements to your computer and force you to visit certain websites or view advertising content against your will. MplayerX also may gain access to your data or track your online activities. These details may then shared with a third party or used to deliver specific advertisements to your PC.
Removing MplayerX from Your Computer
The best way to remove MplayerX is to use a good and updated security utility. In most cases, it also may be necessary to take steps to remove MplayerX manually. To do this, computer users may have to use the Control Panel and the Add/Remove Programs function. Malware analysts then advise performing a full scan of the affected computer with a reliable security application. This will ensure that no components associated with MplayerX have been left behind.
Issues that may be Linked to MplayerX
Examples of problems that may be associated with MplayerX are:
- MplayerX may cause your computer to run slower than normal, crash or freeze.
- MplayerX may make changes to your default settings and Web browser preferences.
- MplayerX may insert advertisements into websites viewed on your Web browser.
- MplayerX may cause your Web browser to display disruptive pop-up advertisements and windows.
- MplayerX may result in the installation of more threatening components, such as Trojans or viruses, by lowering your computer's security settings.
- MplayerX may be linked to Web browser redirects. This means that MplayerX may try to force you to access certain websites.
Submit Comment
Please DO NOT use this comment system for support or billing questions. For SpyHunter technical support requests, please contact our technical support team directly by opening a customer support ticket via your SpyHunter. For billing issues, please refer to our "Billing Questions or Problems?" page. For general inquiries (complaints, legal, press, marketing, copyright), visit our "Inquiries and Feedback" page.