Smilebox Tab
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.
| Ranking: | 9,988 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 162 |
| First Seen: | October 28, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | August 15, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Smilebox Tab describes itself as a convenient application that will allow users to quickly access their favorite websites, including social media platforms, shopping platforms, etc. Another of its features is to provide users with ecards for a wide variety of occasions. However, while users are likely to immediately notice these main features, they may fail to realize that the Smilebox Tab also will change several browser settings. Indeed, the browser extension will modify the new tab and default search settings. When surprised by the sudden unwanted behavior of their browser, many users could come to the conclusion that Smilebox Tab is another PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program).
PUPs are invasive applications that carry various, unwanted capabilities and are typically distributed via questionable methods, like software bundles and fake installers. They can be responsible for the appearance of untrustworthy advertisements or cause browser redirects to unfamiliar and sometimes unsafe websites. The advertisements or redirects could take users to dubious websites, suspicious adult pages, untrustworthy online betting/gaming platforms, phishing tactics, technical support schemes, etc.
Another common issue with PUPs is that these applications may be equipped with data-tracking functions. Users could have their browsing activities monitored, packaged, and exfiltrated to a server under the control of the specific PUP's operators. The collected information often includes device details, as well - as IP address, geolocation, device type, browser type, etc.
