PUP.CouponAmazing

PUP.CouponAmazing is a potentially unwanted program, which targets Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. While being installed on an affected computer, PUP.CouponAmazing may embed an unwanted extension or add-on, and may not ask a PC user's authorization to run it. PUP.CouponAmazing is initiated when the PC user starts to surf the Internet. PUP.CouponAmazing is typically embedded by adware makers into freeware and shareware programs that web users may consider to be beneficial. Freeware and shareware apps cover multimedia players, games, program updates and tools. When the PC user is installing the particular application, PUP.CouponAmazing is also inserted into the adware onto the hacked web browser without asking the computer user's permission. PUP.CouponAmazing may display pop-up ads, coupons, savings, and other online offers sent by Coupon Amazing adware. Some PC users may consider PUP.CouponAmazing to be beneficial, especially those that use online shopping. They might be not aware of the fact that for delivering associated advertisements, PUP.CouponAmazing needs to grab data from the PC user. PUP.CouponAmazing may record search terms and control browsing habits. Collected data may then be used for marketing purposes and even identity theft.