ZipArrow
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: | 23 |
| First Seen: | January 24, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | May 7, 2023 |
ZipArrow is another addition to the continually expanding family of adware apps known as AdLoad. ZipArrow follows the typical pattern associated with AdLoad, mainly that it targets Mac users and aims to monetize its presence via the delivery of unwanted and annoying advertisements.
When dealing with ads generated by such dubious sources, users need to exercise caution. The ads may be promoting scam websites, suspicious adult-oriented platforms, dubious betting sites, and other similarly questionable destinations. Users may also be presented with seemingly enticing offers to download and install additional apps. Once deployed on the system, however, these apps could also turn out to be intrusive PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) such as ZipArrow.
Users should also keep in mind that PUPs are notorious for having data-collection capabilities. By keeping such apps on their Mac, users risk having their browsing activities continuously transmitted to a remote server. Depending on how intrusive the program has been created to be, the PUP may also package and upload device details (IP address, geolocation, device type, browser type, etc.) and even sensitive information extracted from the user's browsers such as banking credentials and payment details.
