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hk64tbSFT0.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.ClientConnect File reputation report
MD5 511711b72d530e0394117fdacffdcab3
Latest seen 2021-01-10 03:30:12 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-27 14:09:30 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher ClientConnect Ltd.
Product Toolbar
Signed by ClientConnect LTD

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Detection name
Adware.ClientConnect
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-10 03:30:12 (5 years ago)
File hash
511711b72d530e0394117fdacffdcab3
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ClientConnect, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-27 14:09:30 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 03:30:12 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ClientConnect Ltd.. Product metadata: Toolbar.

Digital signature

Signed by ClientConnect 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

hk64tbSFT0.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Toolbar. The reported company name is ClientConnect Ltd.. The current detection status is Adware.ClientConnect, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 03:30:12 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If hk64tbSFT0.dll 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.ClientConnect.

Product Name: Toolbar
Company Name: ClientConnect Ltd.
MD5: 511711b72d530e0394117fdacffdcab3
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-27 14:09:30 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 03:30:12 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.ClientConnect (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 03:30:12 (5 years ago)
hk64tbSFT0.dll 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: ClientConnect LTD
Status: Valid

The signature on hk64tbSFT0.dll 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.

%localappdata%\walla
%localappdata%\bs_player_controlbar_b
%localappdata%\hotspot_shield
%profile%\oey\local settings\application data\utorrentcontrol_v2
%localappdata%\whitesmoke_new
%localappdata%\incredimail_mediabar_deutsch_2
%localappdata%\utorrentcontrol_v6
%localappdata%\podsolnushki.com
%profile%\dministrator\local settings\application data\hotspot_shield
%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed hk64tbSFT0.dll 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.

hk64tbWal0.dll hk64tbBS_P.dll hk64tbHot0.dll hk64tbuTo2.dll hk64tbWhi2.dll hk64tbInc2.dll hk64tbPod2.dll hk64tbBS_0.dll hk64tbHot2.dll hk64tbuTo0.dll hk64tbPro0.dll hk64tbDVD0.dll hk64tbSea2.dll hk64tbinbo.dll hk64tb4sh0.dll hk64tbFree.dll hk64tbSFT0.dll

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 50.0%
Windows 7 27.1%
Windows XP 14.6%
Windows 8 4.2%
Windows 8.1 4.2%

The most common operating system signal for hk64tbSFT0.dll is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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.

hk64tbSFT0.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0009a920
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 1484800

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

.text 800768 bytes · 53.9% of section data
MD5 26ac5c2b4018710ab8e8dadd241a268c
.rdata 390656 bytes · 26.3% of section data
MD5 c2efafa1222c02d50e4fbbdbcc331cf2
.data 194560 bytes · 13.1% of section data
MD5 9663c524f545ad374d2d0016109ab874
.pdata 33280 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 942728747bd296e58cba2dc0b8a46fee
SHARED 37376 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 541a8c782980c44ace5e7ada7c59c446
.rsrc 9728 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 25e0ea39637d1eb133ab986615dcfac9
.reloc 18432 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 c3b51df2e1a7405ccf7b0107b98844eb

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.ClientConnect

This report identifies hk64tbSFT0.dll by MD5 511711b72d530e0394117fdacffdcab3. It is part of the Adware 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 511711b72d530e0394117fdacffdcab3.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.