eSpeedDownload
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| Ranking: | 2,687 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 17,711 |
| First Seen: | February 22, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The eSpeedDownload browser extension is advertised on the Chrome Web Store and Espeedcheck.com as a secure download manager that you might want to install. The eSpeedDownload extension is designed to improve the download speed of your browser and act like a mini-torrent client. Additionally, users are provided with a custom Google search engine at Espeedcheck.com/search to search for media files. You may want to know that the eSpeedDownload extension is perceived as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) because it may alter your new tab page and preferred search aggregator upon installation automatically. Also, the eSpeedDownload extension may show tips on how to optimize your router and WiFi settings that may not apply to your hardware and software setup, and result in a bad Internet connection.
The eSpeedDownload extension is known to manifest as a widget in the top right corner of the browser to provide quick access to your downloads via a pop-up window. The eSpeedDownload may allow you to do a security check with online scanners to make sure you are not downloading a corrupted file. Needless to say, some users may not want to share their download history with third-party services. The eSpeedDownload extension may not be compatible with some Web filters, and you may find that you need to disable them to use the eSpeedDownload extension properly. Security investigators note that the eSpeedDownload extension may allow you to post download milestones on your Twitter and Facebook feed. Also, the eSpeedDownload extension may enable you to share your downloaded files with friends online via an unencrypted connection. The eSpeedDownload extension may be vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle attacks, and you may want to reconsider installing it. Computer users who wish to uninstall the eSpeedDownload extension completely should use a reliable anti-malware program.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove eSpeedDownload
Registry Details
URLs
eSpeedDownload may call the following URLs:
| https://www.espeedcheck.com/?cid=5049 |
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