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SpeedCheckMe

Posted: December 30, 2014

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 49
First Seen: December 30, 2014
Last Seen: May 2, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

SpeedCheckMe is an adware application that may cause web browser application settings to be changed and load an alternate site for the default home page. The SpeedCheckMe application could load up random ads when surfing the internet. Using the SpeedCheckMe ads by clicking on them could load up several other sites that attempt to offer random services or products. Removal of the SpeedCheckMe ads may require use of an updated antimalware tool.

Technical Details

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\CompatibilityAdapter\Signatures\SpeedCheckMe Update.jobSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\CompatibilityAdapter\Signatures\SpeedCheckMe Update.job.fp

Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%PROGRAMFILES%\SpeedCheckMe%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\SpeedCheckMe
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