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ldrtbKey2.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 23:00:48 (4 months ago)
- File hash
- ec2a7051556e2e8473d2dad42620f665
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 14:10:54 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:48 (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
ldrtbKey2.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 23:00:48 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ldrtbKey2.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: | ec2a7051556e2e8473d2dad42620f665 |
| Size: | 324 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-07-06 14:10:54 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-16 23:00:48 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Conduit (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-16 23:00:48 (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 ldrtbKey2.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 |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed ldrtbKey2.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:
18 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 ldrtbKey2.dll across 15 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 50.0% 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 ldrtbKey2.dll is Windows 10 with 54.5% 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
ldrtbKey2.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
f2d30c1f7a9c85ee85373b49ce1d0763
235426670203cfb5164e8527e7f84b5c
440adcb96519a193b92ff95bc5d89e72
d5397d36e62bd1148886b60ec7bec365
25afa4cd4894cb9bbdf144a56fb05438
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 ldrtbKey2.dll by MD5 ec2a7051556e2e8473d2dad42620f665. 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.