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hktbKey2.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Conduit File reputation report

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File Details
Overview
Analysis

Status Adware.Conduit

Identity 65394bd2969dd5002fef2eaa6096fd99

Source GridinSoft ThreatInfo

MD5 65394bd2969dd5002fef2eaa6096fd99

Latest seen 2024-07-07 23:07:09 (2 years ago)

First seen 2017-07-28 15:07:31 (8 years ago)

Size 1 MB

Publisher Conduit Ltd.

Product Conduit Toolbar

Signed by Conduit Ltd.

Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects hktbKey2.dll as Adware.Conduit. The sample was last observed on 2024-07-07 23:07:09 (2 years ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with Conduit Ltd. / Conduit Toolbar.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

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Detection name: Adware.Conduit
Recommended action: Scan and remove
Last analysis: 2024-07-07 23:07:09 (2 years ago)
File hash: 65394bd2969dd5002fef2eaa6096fd99

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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Conduit.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-28 15:07:31 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-07 23:07:09 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Conduit Ltd.. Product metadata: Conduit Toolbar.

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

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.

File context

hktbKey2.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 2024-07-07 23:07:09 (2 years ago).

If hktbKey2.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

Main Info:

Product Name:	Conduit Toolbar
Company Name:	Conduit Ltd.
MD5:	65394bd2969dd5002fef2eaa6096fd99
Size:	1 MB
First Published:	2017-07-28 15:07:31 (8 years ago)
Latest Published:	2024-07-07 23:07:09 (2 years ago)

Analysis:

Status:	Adware.Conduit (on last analysis)
Analysis Date:	2024-07-07 23:07:09 (2 years 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

Digital Signature

Signed By:	Conduit Ltd.
Status:	Valid

The signature on hktbKey2.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%\connect_dlc_2

%localappdata%\imvu_inc

%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\myplaycityru

%localappdata%\brothersoft_extreme

%localappdata%

%programfiles%

%profile%\ser\local settings\application data

%sysdrive%\itai cohan\appdata\locallow

%sysdrive%\program

%profile%\ara\lokala inställningar\application data

ThreatInfo has observed hktbKey2.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:

21 observed names

hktbConn.dll hktbIMV2.dll hktbMyP2.dll hktbBro2.dll hktbWhit.dll hktbappb.dll hktbPHP0.dll hktbapp0.dll hktbent2.dll hktbmid0.dll hktbBS_P.dll hktbHots.dll hktbuTor.dll hktb4sh2.dll hktbSear.dll hktbDVD0.dll hktbMar2.dll hktbentr.dll hktbWhi2.dll hktbBro0.dll hktbKey2.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.

Geography:

14 observed countries

27.5%

15.7%

11.8%

7.8%

5.9%

3.9%

2.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 27.5% 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 35.3%

Windows 10 33.3%

Windows XP 25.5%

Windows 8.1 2.0%

Windows Vista 2.0%

Windows Server 2008 R2 2.0%

The most common operating system signal for hktbKey2.dll is Windows 7 with 35.3% 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

PE Info:

hktbKey2.dll 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 0x0006b5d9

Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6

Raw data 1051136

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

.text 570880 bytes · 54.3% of section data

MD5 30750206167f1afc3839c3570e842f6c

.rdata 221184 bytes · 21.0% of section data

MD5 5de8354a4013cfb32c41a88f4c3f19a7

.data 164864 bytes · 15.7% of section data

MD5 8e6a82f86b4b3e48f50ce5af1d22732f

SHARED 18944 bytes · 1.8% of section data

Uncommon name

MD5 2474f6359b2686ebcc034214ecda6253

.rsrc 9728 bytes · 0.9% of section data

MD5 d10e682c3337338a443c58a58ee174b4

.reloc 65536 bytes · 6.2% of section data

MD5 c926883b80363618f5bbfe014923154b

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 hktbKey2.dll by MD5 65394bd2969dd5002fef2eaa6096fd99. 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 65394bd2969dd5002fef2eaa6096fd99.
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.