WebSurf Guard
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: | 5,453 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 268 |
| First Seen: | November 24, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | September 22, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
WebSurf Guard claims to provide unrivaled ad-blocking services to its users. Its own advertising describes it as 'the most advanced ad-blocker for YouTube.' However, in a rather ironic twist, the app is equipped with adware capabilities, and its main purpose is to deliver unwanted ads to the devices it is installed on. Many users do not even realize that adware or browser hijacker apps have been installed on their computer systems due to the questionable distribution techniques utilized by the operators of such scam programs. That is why these apps are also classified as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs).
WebSurf Guard is known to display ads that can open up unsafe websites, which are often owned by scammers looking to extract confidential information, gain remote access to computers, spread malware, and offer shady software. Additionally, these ads may result in unwanted downloads and installations. On top of this, WebSurf Guard can also read and alter data from every website visited by users. This means that the app could potentially track user activity and use it for marketing campaigns or monetize it in other ways without consent. Therefore, it is highly recommended not to rely on WebSurf Guard.
