Speedtest-guide.com

The Speedtest-guide.com site promotes itself as a page that provides users with a tool that would test the speed of their Internet connection. However, instead of just completing this simple task, the operators of the Speedtest-guide.com site will require users to install a third-party application – the Speed Test Guide Web browser extension. There is no need for users even to consider complying with the demands of the Speedtest-guide.com website, as you do not need to install any additional software to test the speed of your Internet connection. There are countless websites that will provide you with this service for free.

Thankfully, the Speedtest-guide.com site is not linked to any unsafe activity like any high-level tactics or the propagation of malware. However, the Speed Test Guide Web browser add-on is considered to be a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Malware researchers have classified this Web browser extension as a PUP because it will tamper with your system's settings without asking for your consent. This is shady behavior that is not expected from any genuine application. This dubious Web browser extension will set the Speedtest-guide.com site as your default new tab page. This helps boost the traffic of the Speedtest-guide.com page.

Do not trust websites that demand you to install additional software on your system. If you have installed the Speed Test Guide Web browser extension, it is best to remove it from your system. You can do this manually via your Web browser configurations or with the aid of a genuine anti-virus application.

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