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NetSpeed App

Posted: May 11, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 33
First Seen: May 11, 2015
Last Seen: June 6, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

NetSpeed Screenshot 1NetSpeed App is an unreliable application, promoted as a tool for testing the Internet speed of the users. This feature serves as an excuse for the Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) to reach the computers of its clients, and after that NetSpeed App proceeds with its true purpose. The program is a classic example of adware because it is designed in order to improve the web traffic towards sponsored third-party sites. This happens with the use of numerous pop-ups, banners and in-text ads that are to be seen on the majority of sites. No browser is safe as NetSpeed App messes with the settings of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer alike. Although the unreliable tool can be found at netspeedapp.com, many PC users claim NetSpeed App appeared without any authorization. This happens because the PUP is often attached to freeware as a bundle and receives the approval in a very misleading manner. The newly created ads should not be trusted as they may lead to potentially malicious sites. If you want to keep your PC safe and to restore your browsing speed, you should delete the adware with the help of special security software.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

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The following files were created in the system:



file.exe File name: file.exe
Size: 2.77 MB (2771968 bytes)
MD5: f0c576138b4c74dd838a3b7e6f021e41
Detection count: 65
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

More files

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

Regexp file mask%TEMP%\netspeedapp_installer__[NUMBERS].txt

Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\netspeedapp
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