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TBMessagingHost.exe.vir threat report

Detected as Adware.Conduit File reputation report
MD5 0fb86683779e34a7a9739e11e5cb62a1
Latest seen 2022-03-20 23:28:09 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-03-01 12:05:23 (8 years ago)
Size 1018 KB
Publisher Conduit Ltd.
Product TBMessagingHost
Signed by Conduit Ltd.

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Detection name
Adware.Conduit
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-03-20 23:28:09 (4 years ago)
File hash
0fb86683779e34a7a9739e11e5cb62a1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Conduit.

Timeline

First seen 2018-03-01 12:05:23 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-20 23:28:09 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Conduit Ltd.. Product metadata: TBMessagingHost.

Digital signature

Signed by Conduit Ltd.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

TBMessagingHost.exe.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TBMessagingHost. The reported company name is Conduit Ltd.. The current detection status is Adware.Conduit, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-20 23:28:09 (4 years ago).

If TBMessagingHost.exe.vir 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 Adware.Conduit.

Product Name: TBMessagingHost
Company Name: Conduit Ltd.
MD5: 0fb86683779e34a7a9739e11e5cb62a1
Size: 1018 KB
First Published: 2018-03-01 12:05:23 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-03-20 23:28:09 (4 years ago)
Status: Adware.Conduit (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-03-20 23:28:09 (4 years ago)
TBMessagingHost.exe.vir 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.

Signed By: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on TBMessagingHost.exe.vir is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%sysdrive%\almisk-pc\backup set 2014-06-15 130421\backup files 2014-07-12 124402\backup files 16.zip\c\users\al misk\appdata\local\nativemessaging\ct3289075
%sysdrive%\homeexthdd_backup\documents and settings\상목\local settings\application data\google\chrome\user data\default\extensions\jncdadckidbebodfjabackoihbjenmok\10.26.7.519_0
%localappdata%\google\chrome\user data\profile 1\extensions\cflheckfmhopnialghigdlggahiomebp\10.26.7.519_0
%temp%\testifexeexist\ct3198777
%sysdrive%\cafrica\j\bobo\backup set 2014-02-09 190005\backup files 2014-02-23 190013\backup files 2.zip\c\users\äöä\appdata\local\google\chrome\user data\default\extensions\kgbcbdejncdpahgapnmkjimfmlipdgdl\10.26.7.519_0
%sysdrive%\cafrica\j\bobo\backup set 2014-02-09 190005\backup files 2014-02-23 190013\backup files 2.zip\c\users\äöä\appdata\local\google\chrome\user data\default\extensions\jfjhiccppafcjicfalobggnophliocpp\10.26.7.519_0
%sysdrive%\cafrica\j\bobo\backup set 2014-02-09 190005\backup files 2014-02-23 190013\backup files 2.zip\c\users\äöä\appdata\local\google\chrome\user data\default\extensions\pielejjfbdmjdfiimgiljjpmlpalgoeg\10.26.7.519_0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\users\luciano\appdata\local\google\chrome\user data\default\extensions\blmbcjbinolkjkcbmalfhildaohcciih\10.26.7.519_0
%sysdrive%\anoop-pc\backup set 2019-05-26 195505\backup files 2019-05-26 195505\backup files 20.zip\c\users\anoop\appdata\local\nativemessaging\ct3205709
%localappdata%\google\chrome\user data\profile 1\extensions\cflheckfmhopnialghigdlggahiomebp\10.26.7.19_0

ThreatInfo has observed TBMessagingHost.exe.vir 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.

TBMessagingHost.exe TBMessagingHost.exe.vir

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.

Windows 10 68.8%
Windows 7 25.0%
Windows 8 6.3%

The most common operating system signal for TBMessagingHost.exe.vir is Windows 10 with 68.8% 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.

TBMessagingHost.exe.vir is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 GUI
Entry point 0x000468f8
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1035776

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

.text 724992 bytes · 70.0% of section data
MD5 3dff3ab841e7eddfebb5863226231be4
.rdata 158208 bytes · 15.3% of section data
MD5 2eecca1e063deeb3a77058a6dd9b5dca
.data 48640 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 ac1d8d49c7f7b2851f365859b593f4a3
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 399ce652b35df5d96b68d9065f4e90e3
.reloc 102400 bytes · 9.9% of section data
MD5 7ed78be7d74076bfbddde74349b3963c

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 Adware.Conduit

This report identifies TBMessagingHost.exe.vir by MD5 0fb86683779e34a7a9739e11e5cb62a1. 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 0fb86683779e34a7a9739e11e5cb62a1.
  • 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.