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Capricornus Ads

Posted: November 13, 2015

Capricornus, despite its fancy name, is nothing more than a useless browser extension that anti-virus product vendors classify as 'adware.' The Capricornus adware is not known to exhibit threatening behavior, but having it installed on your computer may lead to poor browser performance, worsened online experience, and exposure to potentially disturbing or harmful content. Originally, the Capricornus extension is meant to provide users with updates about the best coupons and deals found online. However, much of the information provided by Capricornus is irrelevant, and the worst part is that the extension also may bring a large number of ads to your browser. Capricornus ads may include pop-ups, banners and in-text links, so the annoying ads may appear on pretty much any Web page you try to visit.

The Capricornus adware is compatible with popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer, so its installation may lead to an increased number of ads in the user's Web browser. Capricornus also may surveil the user's online activities and gather non-identifiable information about search queries, geographical location, IP address, shopping habits and frequently visited websites. The Capricornus adware is certainly an app that you don't want on your computer, so we suggest you remove it with the help of a reliable antivirus program immediately.

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