Threat Database Adware Fun Coupons Ads

Fun Coupons Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 100 % (High)
Infected Computers: 3
First Seen: June 1, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Fun Coupons software may be promoted to users as an application that provides coupons for entertainment content online and cultural events near you. The Fun Coupons program does not have an official site, and it is distributed through software bundles only. The Fun Coupons app is deployed as a free program, and it may travel in the company of other free programs in what is called freeware bundles. We have received reports for questionable behavior regarding the Fun Coupons program at the beginning of December 2017. Computer security researchers unveiled that Fun Coupons is designed to inject advertisements into the browser and does not allow PC users to make customizations to the way how coupons, discounts, and promotional materials are presented.

The Fun Coupons program is classified as an adware that pretends to be a legitimate shopping helper. The Fun Coupons adware lacks a user interface, and it is known to manifest as a process named 'fun_coupons_updating_service.exe,' which is displayed in the Task Manager. The Fun Coupons adware is known to create a folder under C:\Program Files\ and add an entry in the registry to make sure it boots with Windows. Computer security researchers warn that the resources injected by Fun Coupons in the browser may include links to phishing pages and untrusted domains. Removing the Fun Coupons adware manually may be challenging for everyday computer users, and you may be unable to find all files and folders created by the program. You may want to use help from a credible security scanner that can erase all traces of the Fun Coupons adware and clean your browser. AV manufacturers refer to Fun Coupons adware as:

  • Adware.Agent.96256.J
  • Adware.Agent.PNB
  • Crossrider (fs)
  • Generic PUA EM (PUA)
  • HEUR/QVM11.1.Malware.Gen
  • PUA_CROSSID
  • PUP/Win32.CrossRider.C791116
  • W32/Adware.AKXX

File System Details

Fun Coupons Ads may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. file.exe 251c7dd2669713e80087595300f65b42 3

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