PUP.Optional.Wajam
PUP.Optional.Wajam is the detection name for Wajam, a browser add-on marketed as a “social search.”
PUP.Optional.Coupoon
Short Bio
PUP.Optional.Coupoon is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), specifically an adware. Once installed, PUP.Optional.Coupoon targets the browser and modifies settings by either changing the start/search page, redirecting the browser and/or forcing an excessive amount of pop-up advertisements.
Common Infection Method
PUP.Optional.Coupoon comes bundled with other software that is download from third-party websites.
Avoidance Advice
- Update your OS and running applications
- Run Malwarebytes products
- Follow PUP avoidance practices
Remediation
Malwarebytes completely removes this threat. No further cleanup required.
A removal guide for Coupoon can be found on our forums.
Associated Threats
- PUP.Optional.Coupoon.A
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