PointAnalytics
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: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 12 |
| First Seen: | February 1, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | March 20, 2023 |
PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) operators are continuing to release more and more intrusive adware applications based on the AdLoad adware family. PointAnalytics is exactly such an application, designed to be activated on Mac devices specifically and then run intrusive advertising campaigns. To avoid letting such intrusive applications on their devices, users should always pay attention when dealing with software bundles, as additional items set for installation may be hiding under the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' settings.
The advertisements generated by PointAnalytics can be equally as deceptive. By utilizing various clickbait or social-engineering tactics, they may try to entice users into interacting with them. Afterward, users can be redirected to dubious hoax websites running fake giveaways, phishing schemes, spreading additional thinly-veiled PUPs or even serious malware threats.
PUPs also are notorious for having data-spying capabilities. Indeed, while present on the device, they might transmit continuously various data about the user's browsing activities or numerous device details. It is also possible for the PUP to try and access sensitive information that has been saved into the Web browsers. The data found there may include account credentials or even banking and payment details.
