Spedia

Spedia is an adware program that downloads and displays advertisements on the computer. It is also associated with other adwares too. It slows down the browser and also negatively impact the performance of system. It collects personal information.0

General information:

Malware Name: Spedia
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name: Spedia.com
Company URL: http://www.spedia.net/
Threat Level: High
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

Spedia.com, by means of The Spedia Network, rewards for using the Internet. It matches the interests of thousands of advertisers with those of millions of users like our self around the world. It’s feature-loaded SpediaBar, comprehensive Instant Cash page, and other programs reward with cash for viewing and interacting with rich and relevant advertising content while we're online. As an active Spedia user we can easily earn over $50 each month.

Spyware Description:

Spedia is an adware program that downloads and displays advertisements on the computer. It is also associated with other adwares too. It slows down the browser and also negatively impact the performance of system. It collects personal information.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It is a Web service that works with our Web browser -> It is a Web service that works with your Web browser -> Running on Microsoft WindowsTM 95, 98 or WindowsTM NT -> A free service for users of the World Wide Web -> Generate additional income by viewing ad banners0

Additional information might be found here:

google Search at Google for Spedia
bing Search at Bing for Spedia
yahoo Search at Yahoo for Spedia

Processes Running:

Spedia.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Desktop\SpediaBar.lnk 1208 Shortcut
C:\Spedia\green.ico 318 Icon
C:\Spedia\gzlib.dll 40448 Application Extension

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Spedia
C:\Spedia\GIF

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name