SharedEnumerator
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: | 13 |
| First Seen: | July 13, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | July 27, 2023 |
Creators of PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) and other intrusive applications are still relying on the AdLoad adware family to create more questionable software products. One such example is the SharedEnumerator application, which has been classified as adware of this family after analysis by infosec researchers. The application displays the typical AdLoad characteristics - it targets Mac users and attempts to run an annoying and unwanted advertising campaign on their devices.
The presence of an adware application could often become obvious almost immediately, with users starting to frequently see dubious advertisements. The advertisements could appear as banners, pop-ups, notifications, etc., and may turn into a disruptive factor impacting the user experience on the Mac. More importantly, advertisements associated with unproven sources, such as SharedEnumerator are used as a way to promote questionable Internet destinations or software products.
Users risk being shown advertisements for various phishing or technical support hoax pages, fake giveaways, shady adult sites, platforms spreading more PUPs, etc. Interacting with the advertisements could result in redirects to additional, suspicious websites.
When it comes to PUPs, these applications are often equipped with data-harvesting components that could spy on users' browsing activities. The collected data also may include numerous device details. Cybersecurity researchers also warn that some PUPs are capable of extracting account credentials, banking details, payment information, and more sensitive data from browsers' autofill data.
