What is CouponRockstar Ads?
If you keep seeing CouponRockstar Ads, there is a good chance that you can find the CouponRockstar extension installed on your Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browser. Can this extension be installed without your permission? That is unlikely to be the case, but our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers suggest that users might let in the unwanted extension by accident. Do you remember downloading anything new recently? If you do, do you remember other programs being bundled with that new piece of software? Software bundles are quite common these days, and, unfortunately, that is how malicious infections are spread too. In fact, malware could have been downloaded along with the extension too. Our research team advises that you remove CouponRockstar Ads because it is an advertising-supported program that might showcase annoying and questionable ads, but you must not forget to inspect your system for even more serious infections. Before you continue reading, install a free malware scanner to check whether or not you need to delete anything else besides adware.
How do CouponRockstar Ads work?
You should face CouponRockstar Ads only if you live in the US. The extension is introduced to users at chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/offers-by-couponrockstar/phoaopdicackjeoflpmciakfpaafpfgh and the couponrockstar.com. The first source is the Chrome web store – which is used and trusted by many – and the second one is the official website. According to the information on the Chrome web store, the extension shows ads and monitors browsing data. Without a doubt, the data recorded by this adware is then used to deliver more personalized and, hence, more attractive ads and offers. If you click the “Add to Chrome” button on the page, you are introduced to a notification suggesting that CouponRockstar can read and change the data on the websites you visit. What does that mean? That means that the ads can be shown on any website. Of course, they are most likely to appear on Amazon, Target, Walmart, BestBuy, Costco, and other popular e-commerce websites. When the advertisements are shown, you might find the “Ad Offers by CouponRockstar” tag attached to them, and so you should be able to see clearly which ads belong to adware. In some cases, the ads can be delivered via highlighted words too.
So, why exactly do you need to delete CouponRockstar Ads? First and foremost, they can be very annoying because they can show up on any website that you visit. They might even show up when you are not looking to buy anything. As you already know, the ads can be personalized to make sure that you are more inclined to interact with them. Well, here’s a question: How do you know if these ads are trustworthy? You cannot know it because CouponRockstar Ads can be delivered by various different parties, and you know nothing about them. Are you familiar with the term “malvertising?” This term defines advertising that is used for malicious purposes of exposing unsuspecting users to scams, malware, links to malicious websites, etc. If you still think that the clicks you make cannot bring trouble over your head, you need to think again. If you interact with random ads carelessly, you could become a victim of cyber crime. Even if the ads shown by this particular adware are not malicious, you should not expect them to show you the best offers and deals. If you want to save money, you should rely on yourself and your research abilities only.
How to remove CouponRockstar Ads
If you decide to delete CouponRockstar Ads from your web browsers, you have to decide what you want and have to do. If the scanner you used already – if you haven’t, scan your system ASAP – has revealed other threats, you might want to consider employing anti-malware software. This software can automatically find and remove CouponRockstar Ads components, as well as other threats that might exist on your operating system. At the same time, it can also protect your operating system and browsers to ensure that malicious threats, adware, and potentially unwanted programs cannot invade and attack in the future. You have several different options here, and you can decide which option is the most suitable for you and your situation. If we can help you in any other way, do not hesitate to leave us a comment below.
Removal Instructions
Google Chrome:
- Open your browser and tap keys Alt+F.
- Select More tools and go to Extensions.
- Remove the undesirable extension.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open your browser and tap keys Ctrl+Shift+A.
- Click Extensions in the menu on the left.
- Remove the undesirable extension.
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