SpeedRank

SpeedRank shows the performance of local Internet Service Provider (ISP), the web server we are connecting to and the network infrastructure in between with easy-to-read, color-coded dials. It includes moderate risk threats that are often bundled with functionally unrelated software or installed without adequate notice and consent, and may display unwanted advertising on the user's desktop. Such threats may track users' online browsing habits and transmit non-personally identifying data back to a server in order to target advertising. These threats may be configured to start automatically with the operating system, use an auto-updater that the user cannot control, or install other functionally separate programs without adequate notice and consent.0

General information:

Malware Name:	SpeedRank
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	WebHancer
Company URL:	http://www.webhancer.com/
Threat Level:	Moderate Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

WebHancer has become a leader in determining the performance of web sites. Its SpeedRank software, based on its revolutionary end-user measurement technology, allows us to see if our Internet connection is providing all that it can. SpeedRank compares the performance of Internet connection against measurements collected from millions of other users just like us. We'll be able to see if our performance is super-charged or just plain sluggish. Speed Rank’s easy to read dials clearly depict the performance of the three key components of the web - local ISP, the web server, and the network infrastructure in between.

Spyware Description:

SpeedRank shows the performance of local Internet Service Provider (ISP), the web server we are connecting to and the network infrastructure in between with easy-to-read, color-coded dials. It includes moderate risk threats that are often bundled with functionally unrelated software or installed without adequate notice and consent, and may display unwanted advertising on the user's desktop. Such threats may track users' online browsing habits and transmit non-personally identifying data back to a server in order to target advertising. These threats may be configured to start automatically with the operating system, use an auto-updater that the user cannot control, or install other functionally separate programs without adequate notice and consent.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Graphically displays the speed of your Internet connection -> Shows where web bottlenecks are occurring -> Anonymously alerts web site owners when they have traffic issues -> Shows performance of local Internet Service Provider (ISP), the web server and the network infrastructure -> Does not contain any adware or privacy infringing technologies0

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for SpeedRank
	Search at Bing for SpeedRank
	Search at Yahoo for SpeedRank

Processes Running:

whspeedrank.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\SpeedRank.lnk	726	Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\webHancer\SpeedRank\Uninstall SpeedRank.lnk	786	Shortcut
C:\Program Files\webHancer\SpeedRank\whspeedrank.exe	245760	Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\webHancer\Programs
C:\Program Files\webHancer\SpeedRank

Registry information Created after Installation: