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| Threat Level: | 60 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | July 13, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | May 24, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PC security analysts have observed an increase in adware infections. This is probably because they are an effective way of generating revenue at the expense of computer users. CouponJumbo advertisements, which may appear repeatedly in the form of pop-up advertisements or as advertisements and banners added to Websites viewed on the affected Web browser, are affecting many computer users. CouponJumbo advertisements are caused by an adware component that may be installed as a Web browser extension or add-on. It is not recommended to allow adware associated with CouponJumbo to remain on a computer for a prolonged time. This is because CouponJumbo may increase the risk for other adware or other types of unwanted components. CouponJumbo advertisements also may promote known tactics or cause problems that may lead inexperienced computer users into potentially harmful websites or content. It is essential that computer users learn to recognize unwanted advertisements like CouponJumbo advertisements for what they are so that they will avoid clicking on this type of content.
PC Security Researchers Recommend that Computer Users Avoid CouponJumbo
Malware analysts strongly advise computer users to not trust CouponJumbo advertisements. These types of advertisements should be closed immediately. Interacting with CouponJumbo advertisements, such as clicking on them or following any embedded links, may lead to all kinds of problems. Computer users should avoid installing any software promoted on CouponJumbo advertisements. These may claim to provide some kind of software update or a security program that may result in additional adware or other types of unwanted components. In some cases, CouponJumbo advertisements and similar advertisements may lead to more threatening infections such as viruses, Trojans or other threats.
CouponJumbo advertisements may use scary or misleading language to trick inexperienced computer users into interacting with these advertisements. The following are some of the various tactics and misleading messages that may be linked to CouponJumbo advertisements:
- CouponJumbo advertisements may claim that the affected computer has numerous critical problems and CouponJumbo have found numerous problems with the Windows Registry. They may then offer to install a program that can fix these supposed problems.
- Some CouponJumbo advertisements may claim that a platform or program such as Java, Flash or the affected Web browser is outdated and has a security problem. These CouponJumbo advertisements may try to convince computer users to download and install this update directly via the advertisement.
- An empty Website or pop-up may appear on the affected Web browser. The advertisement may claim that a specific plug-in, extension, codec or application is necessary so that this missing content will appear. Unfortunately, this supposed add-on may be threatening or unwanted. Computer users should avoid this type of content immediately.
Adware Linked to CouponJumbo may be Installed Via Program Bundles
The most common way in which adware may be distributed is by bundling them with other software. Some installers may offer to install various other programs apart from the main application being installed. Although this is not necessarily a tactic, in most cases, these added components are adware, PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) or other problematic Web browser add-ons or extensions. PC security researchers recommend that computer users avoid default installation options and use custom installation or advanced installation if it is available. Computer users can then easily opt out of installing any bundled content. There are certain applications that are more probably bundled with unwanted content than others. Bundled adware may be especially prevalent on free software download Websites with file converters, download managers, video players and PDF managing or converting software distributed on these Websites.
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