Threat Database Adware Coupon Clear Ads

Coupon Clear Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 7,415
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 9,045
First Seen: February 9, 2016
Last Seen: September 12, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Coupon Clear browser plug-in is advertised on Couponclear.com as one of the best shopping helpers on the Internet, which is guaranteed to give you access to exclusive promotions, freebies, paid surveys and discounts. While that may be true, the Coupon Clear shopping helper is an adware that is developed by Informer Technologies Inc. and my clutter your desktop with excessive pop-up windows. The Coupon Clear adware may arrive on your PC bundled with free programs such as HighliteApp and iWON Toolbar. The Coupon Clear adware may install its files in the hidden PorgramData folder, and most users may not notice it. Security researchers note that the Coupon Clear adware may be compatible with Internet Explorer, Opera, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Additionally, the Coupon Clear adware may use Web beacons, tracking cookies and DOM storage data to gather information about you interests, bookmarks, and favorite sites to load personalized marketing content. The Coupon Clear adware is similar to Savings Play and CouponUnity and may welcome users to provide their phone number and link their Facebook profile to receive real-time updates on sales and discounts from partners. You should not allow the Coupon Clear adware to manage your social feed to avoid participating in phishing campaigns and advertising illicit goods. The ads by Coupon Clear might feature insecure content and redirect users to untrusted domains. Needless to say, the Coupon Clear adware may expose users to advanced cyber threats and put their credit cards data and files at risk. Computer users are advised to remove the Coupon Clear adware with the help of a trusted anti-spyware solution to avoid security issues and data loss.

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