Information about Coupon-Genie
Coupon-Genie is an adware which claims to be a helpful shopping helper. However, once it came to your PC, you'll find your browsing experience is ruined. Numerous pop-ups and banner ads will come to you, even unwanted programs are brought against your will. Coupon-Genie can sneak into your PC without any knowledge and permission. Typically, it comes to your PC bundled with other programs. Freeware like video player or tools to improve your online life may contain this program. Attachments of an unsafe email or some malicious links also will lead it to your PC. So when you install something on your PC, you should never rush to the next step before you read all the items or you'll bring this malicious program yourself.
Symptoms you will see:
- It takes up the system resources to make your PC crash frequently.
- It pops up lots of ads and redirects you to its own domain to drive you crazy.
- It attacks your anti-virus program to avoid being removed. So your firewall will become weaker, and then other threats can easily get into your PC.
- It collects your personal information for commercial purpose which may severely divulge your privacy.
