CAUTHRON Adware

What is CAUTHRON?

CAUTHRON is a rogue application designed to deliver intrusive advertisements and (potentially) record sensitive information. CAUTHRON typically infiltrates systems without users’ permission. For these reasons, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Following infiltration, CAUTHRON delivers intrusive advertisements, most of which are pop-ups. They are delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and often conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

Furthermore, they can lead to malicious websites and execute scripts that download and install malware/PUPs. Therefore, clicking them is risky and can lead to high-risk computer infections. CAUTHRON is categorized as adware and there is a high probability that it will collect user-system information about your web browsing habits.

Collected data typically includes personal details that adware developers share with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse personal information to generate revenue. Therefore, the presence of data-tracking applications can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. You are strongly advised to eliminate CAUTHRON adware immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by CAUTHRON
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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There are dozens of adware-type applications that have similar characteristics to CAUTHRON (for example, Yubby, Advanced Top, and Ummi Video Downloader). Most offers 'useful functions', however, potentially unwanted programs are designed only to generate revenue for the developers - the aforementioned claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

Rather than giving any real value for regular users, they deliver intrusive advertisements and gather sensitive information, thereby posing a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.

How did CAUTHRON install on my computer?

As mentioned above, CAUTHRON adware often infiltrates systems without users’ permission, since developers proliferate this PUP using "bundling" and intrusive advertising methods. "Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of third party programs with regular (typically free) software.

Developers do not disclose this information properly - "bundled" PUPs are concealed within various sections (in most cases "Custom/Advanced" settings) of the download or installation processes.

Furthermore, many users are likely to skip download/installation steps and click various advertisements - behavior that often leads to inadvertent installation of PUPs such as CAUTHRON. In this way, users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior - the key to safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when downloading/installing software and browsing the Internet in general. Select "Advanced/Custom" settings and carefully analyze each window of the download/installation dialogs.

Opt-out of all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them. You are advised to download programs from official sources only, using direct download links. Third party downloaders/installers often include rogue apps, and thus these tools should never be used.

Remember that intrusive advertisements typically seem legitimate, since developers invest many resources into their design. Most are delivered by adware.

If you encounter suspicious redirects, immediately eliminate all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with CAUTHRON, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

CAUTHRON adware in Windows Task Manager:

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Quick menu:

• What is CAUTHRON?
• STEP 1. Uninstall CAUTHRON application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove CAUTHRON adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove CAUTHRON ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by CAUTHRON' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove CAUTHRON extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

CAUTHRON adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "CAUTHRON", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes CAUTHRON ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove CAUTHRON adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, CAUTHRON did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by cauthron, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by cauthron, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by cauthron removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by cauthron, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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