Responseintellect
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: | 11 |
| First Seen: | January 7, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | April 16, 2023 |
ResponseIntellect is a dubious application that aims to sneak its way onto users' Mac systems. Indeed, it is extremely unlikely for users to install the application willingly. Instead, it is believed to be spread through dubious software bundles or fake installers. Applications relying on such underhanded tactics are classified as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). In addition, an analysis of ResponseIntellect has revealed that the application is connected to the AdLoad family.
AdLoad applications are designed to generate proceed for their operators via intrusive methods. More specifically, these applications can be equipped with the functionality of adware, browser hijackers and even both at the same time. ResponseIntellect displays a preference for acting as adware, but its exact behavior may be dependent on specific factors, such as the device's IP address, geolocation, macOS type, Web browser type and more.
Adware applications are specifically designed to run intrusive ad campaigns. As a result, users will be subjected to annoying and unwanted advertisements of all kinds. The advertisements may contain offers to download other questionable applications or promote untrustworthy websites. Users can be redirected to online schemes, phishing pages, fake giveaways and other suspicious destinations.
ResponseIntellect also may be equipped with data-tracking routines. PUPs are often seen to spy on users' browsing activities stealthily by collecting all visited websites, performed searches and clicked links. Additional information, such as numerous device details also may be harvested and uploaded to a remote server.
