Threat Database Adware Capricornus Ads

Capricornus Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

The Capricornus browser add-on comes from Jabuticaba Ltd. that are known for developing adware applications and distributing them via freeware packages. Security investigators report that Capricornus adware is similar to Optserve and Paymsn and is specialized in displaying semi-transparent layers with promotional materials on e-commerce portals like Wallmart and Best Buy. Users that are infected with the Capricornus adware may notice it running in the background when browsing the Processes tab of the Windows Task manager. The Capricornus adware may present users with pop-up and pop-under windows too. Security experts reveal that the Capricornus adware might use JavaScript to prevent users from closing its advertisements immediately.

Users report that the ads by Capricornus can not be closed in the span of ten seconds unless the 'SKIP AD' in top right corner lights up. Moreover, the Capricornus adware may open new tabs loaded with discounts and coupons when users search on Google, Bing and Yahoo for products and services they are interested in. You should not forget that the ads brought by adware on your screen may feature links to compromised websites and insecure online shopping platforms. Security experts add that the Capricornus adware may display banners at the top and bottom of pages you browse most often to make sure users are provided with advertising content regularly. You are not advised to input your physical address, billing information and email address on files displayed by the Capricornus adware to avoid compromising your security and losing money. You should install a renowned anti-spyware solution that can eradicate the Capricornus adware fro your machine securely.

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