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hk64tbKey2.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Conduit. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Adware.Conduit
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-01-16 23:00:43 (4 months ago)
- File hash
- b69c4f58f49e614f75758d22e4ebc6bf
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Conduit, part of the Adware threat category.
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.
First seen 2017-07-06 14:10:55 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:43 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: Conduit Ltd.. Product metadata: Conduit Toolbar.
Signed by Conduit Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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.
File context
hk64tbKey2.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Conduit Toolbar. The reported company name is Conduit Ltd.. The current detection status is Adware.Conduit, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-16 23:00:43 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If hk64tbKey2.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.Conduit.
File Details
| Product Name: | Conduit Toolbar |
| Company Name: | Conduit Ltd. |
| MD5: | b69c4f58f49e614f75758d22e4ebc6bf |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-07-06 14:10:55 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-16 23:00:43 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Conduit (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-16 23:00:43 (4 months ago) |
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 hk64tbKey2.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\vuze_remote |
| %localappdata%\internethelper3.1 |
| %sysdrive%\dilworth\users\guest\appdata\locallow\tb_myga_b6 |
| %localappdata%\tb_myga_b6 |
| %profile%\dministrator\local settings\application data\hotspot_shield |
| %localappdata% |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\program files (x86) |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\users\yuuyukikaku\appdata\locallow |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\locallow |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine |
ThreatInfo has observed hk64tbKey2.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.
File Names:
17 observed namesThis 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 hk64tbKey2.dll across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 49.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for hk64tbKey2.dll is Windows 10 with 51.8% 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.
Analysis
hk64tbKey2.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1ae26997f7f79a36d81e6ad2a4e7f20f
25240a04d2d032e350bb9a1e6d3bfbc4
d2d68fc6411080fa3d5024158964bef0
9d842825dcb299c8e4fcc6f718e54dc7
541a8c782980c44ace5e7ada7c59c446
87b02e60f52a3c2f2cf300a5c1a067ee
2b3995008341c68e53287a664ad2cb5d
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 hk64tbKey2.dll by MD5 b69c4f58f49e614f75758d22e4ebc6bf. 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.