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mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe threat report

Detected as Hijack.IE File reputation report
MD5 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e
Latest seen 2021-12-12 21:39:37 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 09:04:50 (9 years ago)
Size 84 KB
Publisher Conduit Ltd.
Product ToolbarHelper Application
Signed by Conduit Ltd.

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Detection name
Hijack.IE
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-12 21:39:37 (4 years ago)
File hash
943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.IE, part of the Hijack threat category.

Category context

Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 09:04:50 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-12 21:39:37 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Conduit Ltd.. Product metadata: ToolbarHelper Application.

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

  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 Hijack category for related samples and common context.

File context

mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ToolbarHelper Application. The reported company name is Conduit Ltd.. The current detection status is Hijack.IE, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-12 21:39:37 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe 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 Hijack.IE.

File Details

Product Name: ToolbarHelper Application
Company Name: Conduit Ltd.
MD5: 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e
Size: 84 KB
First Published: 2017-05-25 09:04:50 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-12 21:39:37 (4 years ago)
Status: Hijack.IE (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-12 21:39:37 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe 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 mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe 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%\hotspot_shield
%programfiles%\begin-download_flv_b2
%programfiles%\divx_browser_bar
%programfiles%\brothersoft_extreme2_b1
%programfiles%\bs_player_controlbar
%programfiles%\radio_1.1
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{c7ef659d-4b58-43c3-841e-404d0f37d8d9}\rp1224
%programfiles%\internethelper3.1
%localappdata%\temp
%programfiles%\vuze_remote

ThreatInfo has observed mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe 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:

76 observed names
Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper.exe Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper1.exe begin-download_flv_b2toolbarhelper.exe uTorrentControl_v6AutoUpdateHelper.exe DivX_Browser_BarToolbarHelper.exe divx_browser_bartoolbarhelper1.exe BrotherSoft_Extreme2_B1ToolbarHelper.exe BrotherSoft_Extreme2_B1ToolbarHelper1.exe bs_player_controlbartoolbarhelper.exe ZoneAlarm_SecurityToolbarHelper1.exe ZoneAlarm_SecurityToolbarHelper.exe Radio_1.1ToolbarHelper.exe radio_1.1toolbarhelper1.exe A0439526.exe A0439527.exe InternetHelper3.1ToolbarHelper.exe ToolbarHelper.exe vuze_remotetoolbarhelper1.exe productivitytoolbarhelper.exe ProductivityToolbarHelper1.exe Connect_DLC_2ToolbarHelper.exe imvu_inctoolbarhelper.exe imvu_inc_ctoolbarhelper.exe mercantoolbarhelper.exe uTorrentControl_v6ToolbarHelper.exe freemium_deautoupdatehelper.exe freemium_detoolbarhelper.exe 2algeriatoolbarhelper.exe A0039797.exe Connect_DLCSToolbarHelper.exe Connect_DLCSAutoUpdateHelper.exe SearchFlyBar2ToolbarHelper.exe searchflybar2autoupdatehelper.exe DVDVideoSoftTBToolbarHelper1.exe DVDVideoSoftTBToolbarHelper.exe zonealarm-sicherheittoolbarhelper.exe KurulumToolbarHelper.exe kurulumtoolbarhelper1.exe WhiteSmoke_New_V6AutoUpdateHelper.exe ProtectedToolbarHelper.exe searchflybar12toolbarhelper.exe la_barre_d'outils_freeride_gamestoolbarhelper.exe appbario15toolbarhelper.exe connect_dlc_5toolbarhelper.exe phpnukeentoolbarhelper1.exe DivX_Browser_Bar_JPToolbarHelper.exe IMVU_IncToolbarHelper1.exe bs_playertoolbarhelper1.exe nvstechtoolbarhelper.exe TheFreeGamesAutoUpdateHelper.exe hotspot_shieldautoupdatehelper.exe internethelper3.1autoupdatehelper.exe NCH_ENToolbarHelper.exe Nana10AutoUpdateHelper.exe Nana10ToolbarHelper.exe NCH_ENAutoUpdateHelper.exe utorrentcontrol2toolbarhelper1.exe 4shared.comToolbarHelper1.exe 4shared.comToolbarHelper.exe torrentmantoolbarhelper.exe Softonic_FranceToolbarHelper1.exe Softonic_FranceToolbarHelper.exe Nova-FRToolbarHelper1.exe Nova-FRToolbarHelper.exe appbariojp_1toolbarhelper.exe connect_dlc_5autoupdatehelper.exe KeyBar_1.12ToolbarHelper.exe myashampootoolbarhelper1.exe NCH_ENAutoUpdateHelper.exe.vir NCH_ENToolbarHelper.exe.vir accuweathertoolbarhelper.exe entrustedautoupdatehelper.exe myBabylon_EnglishToolbarHelper1.exe KeyBar_1.8ToolbarHelper.exe WhiteSmoke_NewToolbarHelper.exe mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe across 33 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 22.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 22.6% 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 41.9%
Windows 10 32.9%
Windows XP 17.4%
Windows 8.1 5.0%
Windows Vista 2.0%
Windows 8 0.3%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe is Windows 7 with 41.9% 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

mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe 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 0x0000163f
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 79360

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

.text 38400 bytes · 48.4% of section data
MD5 b68af2339a4299c7f9b015a15db7c420
.rdata 21504 bytes · 27.1% of section data
MD5 f3f8817d35c2ac079aa3d56e88c8476c
.data 4096 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 29994b126360d5248a9d06b25a4f1bf8
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 c9419fe68f61de19177bb38d33b190b5
.reloc 12800 bytes · 16.1% of section data
MD5 52b920232583a585d591d2956a6a4ee5

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 Hijack.IE

This report identifies mixidj_v30toolbarhelper.exe by MD5 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e. It is part of the Hijack 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 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e.
  • 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 Hijack category to compare similar reports.