NetworkStructured
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: | 62 |
| First Seen: | July 26, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | April 2, 2023 |
Another adware app belonging to the AdLoad family has appeared to try and take advantage of Mac users. Named NetworkStructured, the app appears to be more focused on executing its adware functionality but it may also be capable of acting as a browser hijacker. Users should keep in mind that dubious apps such as the ones from the AdLoad family are rarely distributed through the typical channels. Instead, they rely heavily on tactics such as software bundles where one or more intruder apps are added under the Advanced or Custom installation settings.
Once fully deployed on the Mac, NetworkStructured most likely checks for several specific factors that could determine its future actions. These may include the user's geolocation, browser type, device type, and more. In the majority of cases, NetworkStructured will be responsible for the delivery of annoying and unwanted ads as part of an intrusive advertising campaign.
The generated ads may take the shape of pop-ups, banners, in-text links, surveys, etc. More importantly, the ads could utilize various clickbait and social engineering tactics to promote scam websites, phishing pages, fake giveaways, or other shady and unsafe destinations.
PUPs are also known for having at least some degree of data tracking. These unwanted apps could be spying on the user's browsing activities and taking note of each visited website, clicked URL, or conducted web search. Other private information such as device type, IP address, OS, and more, could also be collected and then transmitted to the PUP's operators.
