JuniperusCommunis is a type of adware, a software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material when a user is online. This form of malware is primarily used by hackers to earn revenue through forced ad clickings or the collection of user data. Once installed, JuniperusCommunis can lead to a significant increase in unwanted ads, including pop-up ads, banner ads, and in-text links. It also has the potential to collect user’s personal information and browsing data without consent, which can then be sold to third-party companies.
JuniperusCommunis usually infects computers through deceptive methods. It can be bundled with free software downloaded from the internet, which users might install without realizing the additional hidden program. It can also be spread via infected email attachments, malicious links, or websites. Once the user interacts with these infected files or links, the adware gets installed on the computer. It can also infiltrate the system through security vulnerabilities in outdated software. Once inside, it can change browser settings, redirect searches to ad sites, and slow down the computer’s performance.