ProcessRate
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: | 8 |
| First Seen: | November 10, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | June 15, 2022 |
ProcessRate is an intrusive application. Its main goal is to get installed on users' Mac devices where it will proceed to monetize its presence via an intrusive ad campaign. ProcessRate is classified as part of the prolific AdLoad adware family. It should be noted that PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) such as this one are seldomly distributed through the normal channels. Instead, the applications are heavily reliant on questionable methods, such as shady software bundles or fake installers for their spread.
When dealing with the advertisements generated by ProcessRate, users should be cautious. The advertisements could utilize various social engineering or clickbait tactics and may take the form of pop-ups, banners, surveys, in-text links, etc. By interacting with the advertisements, users risk being taken to suspicious third-party websites, potentially exposing themselves to various online schemes, phishing tactics, fake giveaways and more. The advertisements also may promote additional PUPs by presenting them as useful and convenient programs.
Although PUPs vary in the functionalities included in their programming, most of them possess at least some degree of data tracking. Indeed, while present on the Mac, these invasive applications could be spying on the user's browsing activities, gathering numerous device details, and, in some cases, even extracting sensitive private data (banking credentials, payment details, credit/debit card numbers) from the affected browsers.
