Threat Database Adware SpeedCheckMe

SpeedCheckMe

By CagedTech in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 21
First Seen: December 30, 2014
Last Seen: May 2, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

SpeedCheckMe ins another Possibly Unwanted Program developed by Virtue Interactive LTD that is promoted as an Internet speed booster. However, its first-line function is to flood the computer user's Web browser with countless, disturbing advertisements. If PC users click on any pop-up advertisement delivered by SpeedCheckMe, they may get unwillingly diverted to dubious websites. SpeedCheckMe may access the PC packaged with other free applications. Computer users may evade the download of SpeedCheckMe if they are careful while installing other freeware and refusing all options that allow the installation of additional unidentified programs. Still, computer users frequently skip the installation steps to gain time. SpeedCheckMe may grab details about the computer user's browsing routine. SpeedCheckMe may then send this information to remote servers and use it for marketing associated purposes.

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Registry Details

SpeedCheckMe may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\CompatibilityAdapter\Signatures\SpeedCheckMe Update.job
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\CompatibilityAdapter\Signatures\SpeedCheckMe Update.job.fp

Directories

SpeedCheckMe may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\SpeedCheckMe
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\SpeedCheckMe

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