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Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe threat report

Detected as Hijack.IE File reputation report
MD5 a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c
Latest seen 2025-07-24 23:01:17 (10 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 10:09:13 (9 years ago)
Size 37 KB
Signed by Conduit Ltd.

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Detection name
Hijack.IE
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-07-24 23:01:17 (10 months ago)
File hash
a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.IE, part of the Hijack threat category.

Category context

Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 10:09:13 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-07-24 23:01:17 (10 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Conduit Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Hijack category for related samples and common context.

File context

Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hijack.IE, based on the latest analysis from 2025-07-24 23:01:17 (10 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Hijack.IE.

File Details

MD5: a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c
Size: 37 KB
First Published: 2017-05-26 10:09:13 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-07-24 23:01:17 (10 months ago)
Status: Hijack.IE (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-07-24 23:01:17 (10 months ago)

Detection screenshot

Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Overview

Signed By: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\softonic_france_ff
%programfiles%\conduitengine
%programfiles%\myashampoo
%programfiles%\bs_player
%programfiles%\freeonlineradioplayerrecorder
%programfiles%\kino-filmov.net
%programfiles%\softonic_english_ff
%programfiles%\madlen.ucoz.com
%programfiles%\zynga
%programfiles%\toggleen

ThreatInfo has observed Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

File Names:

74 observed names
Softonic_France_FFToolbarHelper.exe ConduitEngineHelper.exe Bigpoint_Games_PLToolbarHelper.exe uTorrentBarToolbarHelper.exe Vuze_RemoteToolbarHelper1.exe Vuze_RemoteToolbarHelper.exe MyAshampooToolbarHelper.exe BS_PlayerToolbarHelper.exe FreeOnlineRadioPlayerRecorderToolbarHelper.exe Kino-Filmov.NetToolbarHelper.exe Softonic_English_FFToolbarHelper.exe MessengerPlusLive_TBToolbarHelper.exe NCHToolbarHelper.exe madLen.uCoz.coMToolbarHelper.exe MyAshampooToolbarHelper1.exe ZyngaToolbarHelper1.exe ToggleENToolbarHelper.exe FreeVideoConverterToolbarHelper.exe ZoneAlarmToolbarHelper.exe Your-TVToolbarHelper.exe BrothersoftToolbarHelper.exe BrothersoftToolbarHelper1.exe Mario_ForeverToolbarHelper.exe Mario_ForeverAutoUpdateHelper.exe myBabylon_EnglishToolbarHelper.exe Online_Radio_IndiaToolbarHelper.exe FreecorderToolbarHelper.exe FreecorderToolbarHelper1.exe Elf_1.15AutoUpdateHelper.exe Elf_1.15AutoUpdateHelper(000001).exe Jaybob's_MoviesToolbarHelper.exe MyAshampooAutoUpdateHelper.exe DesktopDatingToolbarHelper.exe Flowerauction.com.auToolbarHelper1.exe Flowerauction.com.auToolbarHelper.exe BitTorrentBarToolbarHelper.exe RecipesBarToolbarHelper.exe softonic.com4ToolbarHelper.exe Oryte_Games_1.15ToolbarHelper.exe NCH_ENToolbarHelper.exe GossiperToolbarHelper.exe NCH_ENAutoUpdateHelper.exe Oryte_Games_2ToolbarHelper.exe softonic-de3ToolbarHelper1.exe DVDVideoSoftTBToolbarHelper.exe www.Freeware-download.comToolbarHelper.exe PC_Gear_EN_GenericToolbarHelper1.exe PC_Gear_EN_GenericToolbarHelper.exe Softonic-ITToolbarHelper.exe Radio_WToolbarHelper.exe DeGoTBToolbarHelper.exe StepashkaAutoUpdateHelper.exe SporTVToolbarHelper.exe Softonic-Eng7ToolbarHelper.exe A_Free_Ride_Games_BarAutoUpdateHelper.exe Ashampoo_USAutoUpdateHelper.exe Online_Radio_1.1ToolbarHelper.exe ZyngaToolbarHelper.exe DVDVideoSoftTBAutoUpdateHelper.exe Radio_WAutoUpdateHelper.exe Download_EnergyToolbarHelper.exe VideoCommunityToolbarHelper.exe Download_EnergyAutoUpdateHelper.exe softonic.com4ToolbarHelper1.exe Game_Master_1.1AutoUpdateHelper.exe Game_Master_1.1ToolbarHelper.exe Softonic.com.br_FFToolbarHelper.exe BrotherSoft_ExtremeToolbarHelper.exe MadLen.uCoz.coMAutoUpdateHelper.exe Softonic_EnglishToolbarHelper.exe Kino-Filmov.NetAutoUpdateHelper.exe Softonic_Espana_FFToolbarHelper.exe softonic-de3ToolbarHelper.exe Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe across 68 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 15.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 15.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 56.3%
Windows 10 30.0%
Windows 8.1 6.3%
Windows Vista 3.4%
Windows XP 3.2%
Windows 8 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe is Windows 7 with 56.3% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000172a
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 34304

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 25600 bytes · 74.6% of section data
MD5 16b42b13d770f53967addf2640121de0
.rdata 5632 bytes · 16.4% of section data
MD5 fb67b43bbaefe9a509a1fa445ba20855
.data 2048 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 155631d5f29c741b01d20f5ba30baf83
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 1fcfc18872b82925837399c5e5af59b4

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Hijack.IE

This report identifies Softonic_ESToolbarHelper.exe by MD5 a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c. It is part of the Hijack report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Hijack category to compare similar reports.