What is Mac4Coupon?

What is Mac4Coupon?

Mac4Coupon keeps disturbing you with annoying ads on your web browser? That’s because your computer is infected with Mac4Coupon adware. If you want to stop this, you should remove this malicious application from your PC. Keep reading this article and you will find out why you need to do this and how you can get rid of this annoying application for good. We will also reveal some great tips how to protect your computer from Mac4Coupon and other similar infections (adware, ransomware, browser hijackers and so on.)

So this Mac4Coupon application is listed as an adware and a PUP (potentially unwanted program) due to several malicious actions that it performs. First of all, it will display various commercial offers on your web browser, such as deals, coupons and other stuff that are supposed to save your time and money when shopping online. However, those offers come in a very annoying manner of pop-up, pop-under, in-text and banner ads, or even a new tab can be opened randomly when you browse the Internet. They will pop out randomly, not when you want to purchase something, that’s why it is annoying and time wasting. Moreover, you can’t trust those offers. Since Mac4Coupon is completely free for users, they get sponsored from various third parties for the opportunity to advertise using their advertising network. This means Mac4Coupon just allows everyone to reach you (user) on your web browser on a daily basis. The worst part about this is that various cyber criminals advertise their products and services via Mac4Coupon ads. That’s why these ads are fake and misleading. They sure might look attractive but you shouldn’t click on them because it’s only a first impression that the deal is perfect for you. If you do click, you will be immediately redirected to the third party website that may be infected by cyber criminals and cause damage to your computer. And if you try purchasing something there, you can get scammed or even lose some of your private data.

Mac4Coupon works as a browser add-on/ extension, that can be added to all most popular web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. It works both on Windows and Mac OSX. As you can see in the pictures below, if your computer gets infected with this potentially unwanted program, two extensions will be added to ALL your web browsers instantly.

vi. To send periodic emails (the email address you provide for order processing, may be used to send you information and updates pertaining to your order, in addition to receiving occasional company news, updates, related product or service information, etc.).”
That means your personal information, such as browsing history, IP address or even your email address will be collected and sold to third parties. They use this data to make adjustments to their ads by making them more relevant and attractive to your browsing habits this way. The main goal of this application is to make you click on those ads, because the owners of it gain money this way. As we mentioned before, it’s better to remove this application rather than to keep it on your computer, because it can infiltrate another infection to your system.

Mac4Coupon is distributed bundled with other free software. That’s the most common distribution method of adware. If you want to avoid installing this or any other malicious application, you should be very attentive during the installation of freebies. Don’t skip any steps and read all the information that is given. Opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible. If you see that some additional software that you are not aware of is being installed alongside – do not allow it. In case it is too late and your computer is already infected, the best choice would be to download a trustworthy anti-malware program, such as SpyHunter, Malwarebytes or StopZilla. It will detect and remove the virus automatically. If you prefer to perform this manually – there is a way. Feel free to follow the instruction given below to completely remove Mac4Coupon adware.