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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: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 41 |
| First Seen: | August 5, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | March 29, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The advertisements by Vidzy in your Web browser are displayed by adware infection on your system, and you are not advised to click on them. The Vidzy adware is another member of the fake video plug-in family of adware that may have arrived on your computer incorporated with a freeware bundle. Security authorities recommend users to use the 'Custom' or "Advanced' option of freeware bundles to be aware of what is being deployed to their computer and avoid adware. The Vidzy plug-in functions similarly to Video HD Helper and TV Wizard and will use tracking cookies and read your browsing history to generated customized commercials. The Vidzy adware may display banners, floating ad-boxes and load sponsored video ads on websites like Dailymotion and YouTube. Moreover, the Vidzy adware may bring pop-up windows on your screen to invite you to install software like Speed Analysis and UnFriendChecker that does not have a digital certificate and cause security problems. As stated above, the ads brought by Vidzy may contain links to harmful domains and promotions from untrusted online stores where your credit card data could be stolen. The Vidzy adware may appear on your 'Programs and Features' list, but users may not be allowed to uninstaller it due to Vidzy modifying your Windows Registry. Security authorities add that the Vidzy adware may connect to the servers of advertisers over unencrypted channels and could be used as an attack vector to your system. Therefore, you might want to install a renowned anti-malware application that can remove all files associated with the Vidzy adware and keep your system safe.
Table of Contents
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Vidzy Ads
Vidzy Ads Screenshots
Registry Details
Directories
Vidzy Ads may create the following directory or directories:
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Vidzy Video Player |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Vidzy Video Player |
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