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hk64tbBS_2.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-27 12:02:42 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-24 23:59:25 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: ClientConnect Ltd.. Product metadata: Toolbar.
Signed by ClientConnect 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
hk64tbBS_2.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-24 23:59:25 (3 years ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | Toolbar |
| Company Name: | ClientConnect Ltd. |
| MD5: | c3ba09921d6c6b1d3fddeecbbcb38598 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-27 12:02:42 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-01-24 23:59:25 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-01-24 23:59:25 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | ClientConnect LTD |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on hk64tbBS_2.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:
| %localappdata%\hotspot_shield |
| %localappdata%\walla |
| %localappdata%\bs_player_controlbar_b |
| %profile%\ila\local settings\application data\toggleen |
| %localappdata%\bs_player_controlbar |
| %localappdata%\conduit |
| %localappdata%\incredimail_mediabar_deutsch_2 |
| %sysdrive%\quarantine\folders\utorrentcontrol_v6.2014-08-20. 6.26.47.13 |
| %localappdata%\freeonlineradioplayerrecorder |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\users\win7\appdata\locallow\radio_g |
ThreatInfo has observed hk64tbBS_2.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:
15 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 hk64tbBS_2.dll across 16 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 31.0% 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 hk64tbBS_2.dll is Windows 7 with 53.5% 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
hk64tbBS_2.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.
2dc36296db02dcc4fa83c08170e5f14b
2c4be2e25ab9d08cb185f232c7f4225f
c05ee25f130b80fb03c9a58f6b9536c2
f34db5b2bd978d6f1c265d9c86424e63
541a8c782980c44ace5e7ada7c59c446
421d3a9ec92bc412002136d014f84fed
bc310623d37524bd8db1caac9e6372fc
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.