Lightning SpeedDial
Threat Scorecard
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| Ranking: | 4,506 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 2,456 |
| First Seen: | February 11, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Lightning SpeedDial is adware/browser hijacker which, when installed on a computer system, may add an unwanted browser extension, plug-in or add-on that spreads and invades a PC through bundled free programs. Lightning SpeedDial may modify the default settings of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Web browser on the PC. Lightning SpeedDial may replace the default homepage and search provider or a new tab page with Lightning SpeedDial NewTab without the PC user's consent. Lightning SpeedDial NewTab offers computer users quick access to many well-known websites such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Yahoo, and it enables PC users to add several other websites according to their needs, so they can always access their favorite websites easily. Lightning SpeedDial may appear to be a helpful application with beneficial features but, in truth, it is categorized as a PUP (potentially unwanted program). If computer users perform an online search using the search service of Lightning SpeedDial, it may add numerous sponsored links to unknown websites in their search results in any genuine search engine and show annoying pop-up advertisements and messages whenever they browse the Web.
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