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tbSFT0.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.ClientConnect File reputation report
MD5 41ce6d04db00ed5c49aba0b609f41102
Latest seen 2021-01-10 03:29:01 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-08 18:05:07 (8 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher ClientConnect Ltd.
Product Toolbar
Signed by ClientConnect LTD

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Detection name
Adware.ClientConnect
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-10 03:29:01 (5 years ago)
File hash
41ce6d04db00ed5c49aba0b609f41102
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ClientConnect.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-08 18:05:07 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 03:29:01 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ClientConnect Ltd.. Product metadata: Toolbar.

Digital signature

Signed by ClientConnect 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.

tbSFT0.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 Adware.ClientConnect, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 03:29:01 (5 years ago).

If tbSFT0.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.ClientConnect.

Product Name: Toolbar
Company Name: ClientConnect Ltd.
MD5: 41ce6d04db00ed5c49aba0b609f41102
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2017-06-08 18:05:07 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 03:29:01 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.ClientConnect (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 03:29:01 (5 years ago)
tbSFT0.dll 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.

Signed By: ClientConnect LTD
Status: Valid

The signature on tbSFT0.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.

%temp%\bs_player_controlbar_b
%localappdata%\bs_player_controlbar_b
%localappdata%\hotspot_shield
%temp%\utorrentbar_fr
%profile%\oey\local settings\application data\utorrentcontrol_v2
%localappdata%\whitesmoke_new
%localappdata%\incredimail_mediabar_deutsch_2
%localappdata%\utorrentcontrol_v6
%localappdata%\podsolnushki.com
%temp%\podsolnushki.com

ThreatInfo has observed tbSFT0.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.

tbBS_P.dll tbHot0.dll tbuTo2.dll tbWhi2.dll tbInc2.dll tbPod2.dll nscC8AB.tbPod2.dll tbBS_0.dll tbPro0.dll tbHots.dll tbDVD0.dll nsu478F.tbDVD0.dll nsi37DB.tbMyA2.dll tbFree.dll tbSea2.dll tbuTo0.dll tbinbo.dll tb4sh0.dll tbSFT0.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.

Windows 7 41.3%
Windows 10 39.1%
Windows XP 10.9%
Windows 8 4.3%
Windows 8.1 4.3%

The most common operating system signal for tbSFT0.dll is Windows 7 with 41.3% 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.

tbSFT0.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 0x002e4c7f
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 5338624

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

.text 3453440 bytes · 64.7% of section data
MD5 7c87c90649f945330f6dca7eabebe841
.rdata 865792 bytes · 16.2% of section data
MD5 b5dbe6dbfb3f66807c19230b7a8e96e3
.data 192000 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 cea7885c2a5be3901e8230567e760a74
SHARED 18944 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2474f6359b2686ebcc034214ecda6253
.rsrc 485376 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 a46cd6c5136fb68d8fd7ffecacc82872
.reloc 323072 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 6a946c779d0a6ac10e05697187007a33

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.ClientConnect

This report identifies tbSFT0.dll by MD5 41ce6d04db00ed5c49aba0b609f41102. 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 41ce6d04db00ed5c49aba0b609f41102.
  • 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.