Speed Analysis Adware
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| Ranking: | 16,598 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 2,456 |
| First Seen: | August 26, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | August 2, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Security analysts strongly suggest using a reliable anti-malware program to scan your computer if you are observing advertisements or redirects associated with the Speed Analysis Adware. These types of infections will usually take the form of a Web browser add-on that causes various problems on the affected computer. There are two distinct versions of the Speed Analysis Adware: the Speed Analysis Plus and Speed Analysis 2, both of which carry out the same basic symptom. The Speed Analysis Adware is created by iBario LTD, a company that has been linked to other PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Some problems with the Speed Analysis Adware is that the Speed Analysis Adware changes your Web browser's settings to ensure that the Speed Analysis Adware can run automatically upon start-up and that, instead of analyzing your Internet connection (as the Speed Analysis Adware advertises), the Speed Analysis Adware actually may slow down your Internet connectivity. The most worrying aspect of the Speed Analysis Adware is that the Speed Analysis Adware is actually used to promote a defragmenter program known as PC Performer.
The Speed Analysis Adware Displays False Positives as a Scan Result
A Speed Analysis Adware infection is typically not considered harmful enough to be categorized as a Trojan or virus. Rather than harming your computer, the Speed Analysis Adware collects information about your online activity which may then be sold to marketers or used to display advertisements on your Web browser. Although the Speed Analysis Adware claims to run a real test of your computer, the Speed Analysis Adware will display numerous false positives, claiming that your computer is in trouble as a way of promoting PC Performer and attempting to convince you to buy programs.
How to Protect Your Computer from the Speed Analysis Adware and Other PUPs
There are several measures you can take to protect your computer from PUPs:
- Use a reliable anti-malware application that is fully updated at all times.
- Keep all of your software fully updated to prevent attacks that leverage known vulnerabilities in outdated software.
- Be certain that the security settings of your Web browser are prepared to protect your Web browser from unauthorized intrusions and the installation of add-ons and extensions without your permission.
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