ImpaqSpeed

The ImpaqSpeed software from h[tt]p://impaqspeed.melasys[.]com is an ad-supported product by Melasys LLC that can be installed for free on Windows-powered machines. The ImpaqSpeed software is promoted to measure Internet connectivity metrics and show the information in a convenient program window. The ImpaqSpeed application is said to measure the ping, the download speed, and upload speed for the users’ convenience when they need accurate data on how well their ISP (Internet Service Provider) performs.

As far as we were able to tell, the ImpaqSpeed program performs as marketed and many PC users may want to use it in their daily activities. However, it should be noted that the installation package may include a browser plug-in that may show advertisements in the browser. The default installation path for ImpaqSpeed is set up as C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\ImpaqSpeed and the program is not installed to the standard locations like Program Files and Program Files (x86). Also the installation package from h[tt]p://impaqspeed.melasys[.]com lacks a valid digital signature from the software developer and the installation procedure may be blocked on Windows 10. The ImpaqSpeed application is deemed as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) from Melasys LLC. AV engines may tag files associated with ImpaqSpeed with the following names:

• Adware.Win32.Techsnab
• Artemis
• Generic.Application.Agent.IV7V2H
• Trojan.BAIT-48
• Win32:Adware-gen [Adw]
• not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Techsnab.lyd