SpeedDial
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| Popularity Rank: | 1,294 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 51,289 |
| First Seen: | September 16, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | October 4, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of SpeedDial on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report provides an overview of the threat, its operational characteristics, symptoms of infection, and steps to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is SpeedDial?
SpeedDial is a type of malicious software, commonly referred to as a Trojan. Trojans are designed to disguise themselves as legitimate programs, allowing them to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to a system. Once inside, they can perform a variety of malicious actions, including data theft, system compromise, and the installation of additional malware.
How SpeedDial Operates
SpeedDial, like other Trojans, operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or manipulating users into installing it. It can spread through various means, such as infected software downloads, malicious email attachments, or compromised websites. Once installed, it can create backdoors for remote access, allowing attackers to control the infected system, steal sensitive information, or use the system for malicious activities like spamming or launching further attacks.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a SpeedDial infection can vary but may include unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or the appearance of unwanted programs or toolbars. You might also notice changes in your browser settings, unexpected pop-ups, or redirection to suspicious websites. In some cases, the infection may not exhibit obvious symptoms, making it difficult to detect without proper scanning tools.
- Unexplained changes in system or browser settings
- Appearance of unwanted software or toolbars
- Frequent system crashes or slowdowns
- Pop-ups or redirection to suspicious websites
How to Remove SpeedDial
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking: This will help prevent SpeedDial from loading and give you a cleaner environment to perform removal steps.
- Perform a Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Use an anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to scan your system for the SpeedDial threat and other potential malware. Ensure the tool is updated with the latest definitions for the best detection and removal capabilities.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and remove any that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time you suspect the infection occurred.
- Reset Your Browser: If your browser has been affected, resetting it to its default settings can help remove malicious extensions or settings changes. This can typically be done for browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge through their settings or options menus.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After taking these steps, reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been fully removed.
Conclusion
Removing SpeedDial from your system requires careful and thorough steps to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated. It's crucial to stay vigilant and keep your security software up to date to protect against future threats. Regular system backups and avoiding suspicious downloads or email attachments can also help prevent infections. If you're unsure about any part of the removal process, consider consulting with a security professional to ensure your system is fully secured.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove SpeedDial
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | secureupdate.exe | ca9c2939bdfc5b77d73e3b07c8805c59 | 3,551 |
| 2. | SecureUpdate.exe.vir | a2c843a4919ce0641e79114b7101e265 | 980 |
| 3. | SpeedDial.dll | db045807fdede74e369e7878b03f45f7 | 360 |
| 4. | SpeedDial.dll.vir | f502d9f02a12b1c2d0cff21be7d6ec94 | 8 |
| 5. | InstairUpdate.exe | 0587a7c30bca493433ef4c0ef52aeed8 | 2 |
Registry Details
Directories
SpeedDial may create the following directory or directories:
| %APPDATA%\InstairPlugin |
| %APPDATA%\Speedial |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Instair |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Instair Speed Dial |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Secure Speed Dial |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Speedial |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Speedial |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Instair |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Instair Speed Dial |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Secure Speed Dial |
| %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\InstairPlugin |
| %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\SecurePlugin |
URLs
SpeedDial may call the following URLs:
| http://speedial.com/results.php?q= |
