Softpulse

Category: pua · Aliases: None known · Sample count (EMBER 2018): 121 · Enrichment: category-templated · Updated: 2026-05-27

Overview

Softpulse is a potentially unwanted application (pua) family with 121 samples in ember 2018, exhibiting intrusive behavior such as bundled installation, browser hijacking, or unwanted advertising without being strictly malicious. puas are typically classified separately from outright malware but can be a vector for additional unwanted software.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Softpulse malware?

Softpulse is a member of the pua category in the EMBER 2018 malware corpus. Like other pua samples it shares the behaviors typical of that class. Because precise family-specific reporting on Softpulse is limited, this catalog only describes it at the category level rather than fabricating unverified details.

What should I do if Softpulse is detected on my system?

Do not attempt manual removal. Pua samples often establish persistence and may be part of a larger compromise. Isolate the affected system from the network and contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response.

Need help with an active incident? If you suspect this malware on your system, do not attempt manual removal. Contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response guidance.

Machine-readable

Get this profile as JSON: https://jordanricky1604-ship-it.github.io/malware-families-catalog/api/softpulse.json

About this catalog

This profile is part of the Malware Families Catalog, a public dataset of 2,899 malware families extracted from the EMBER 2018 benchmark. The catalog is also published on Hugging Face and Kaggle.