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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.
| Ranking: | 16,895 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,677 |
| First Seen: | February 1, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | September 15, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Computer users have reported issues with Not Set advertisements, a set of advertisements that may prevent computer users from using their Web browser normally. Not Set advertisements may be displayed repeatedly, often accompanied by Web browser redirects and other unwanted symptoms. The Not Set advertisements may be caused by an adware component installed on the affected Web browser, often identified as the 'Not Set' toolbar or Web browser extension. These kinds of components may not be threatening, despite that some sources may refer to them as 'Not Set Ads Virus' or 'Not Set Ads Malware.' The adware associated with Not Set advertisements is not threatening, even if it may cause symptoms that are just as irritating and difficult to deal with as many threat components.
Symptoms that may be Linked to Not Set
At first glance, unwanted advertisements on a Web browser do not sound like they should be a cause for worry. However, Not Set may be difficult to remove. More importantly, adware associated with Not Set advertisements may affect productivity and the affected Web browser's stability and performance. Not Set advertisements may try to trick computer users, promoting known online tactics and shady websites. Some known tactics associated with Not Set advertisements include fake technical support websites and hotlines, bogus software updates, and fake messages claiming that the computer user won some prize. Many adware components may be indirectly tied to threats or used by more severe threats as a way of monetizing a threat attack. Computer users are counseled to avoid interacting with Not Set advertisements and remove any components associated with Not Set advertisements from the affected Web browser at once.
Shady online advertising is an enormous problem. Not Set advertisements are only one of countless types of low-quality advertisements that may be used to trick inexperienced computer users. Advertisements are an important way of allowing websites to continue to provide content. However, Not Set advertisements and similar components may be abusive, forcing themselves on computer users without giving them any option but to view the advertisements repeatedly. There are many examples of shady advertisements associated with adware similar to Not Set. For example, Not Set advertisements may take the form of bogus error messages claiming that the computer user needs to download or install some kinds of software update or component (which may result in additional adware installed on the affected computer). Other forms of Not Set advertisements may promote fake technical support companies, urging computer users to call a specific phone number to fix a supposed threat infection on the affected computer. Not Set advertisements may be added to websites viewed on the affected computer, and may be included as intrusive banners or messages that appear when the cursor passes over certain parts of the Web browser window.
How Adware Associated with Not Set may be Distributed
Adware associated with Not Set may be distributed by bundling it with other programs. Computer users should avoid installing any added components that are not part of the program that is being installed when setting up any new software, especially Web browser extensions or toolbars. In most cases, the adware associated with Not Set may be included by default with the installation of the new program, requiring computer users to 'opt out,' often by having to use a convoluted 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation feature that may go unnoticed by the average computer user. Taking care to read every dialog when installing new software is a good way to prevent the installation of unwanted components.
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