tbKey2.dll threat report

MD5 8de9d8fda8df6dd2e1b99a1f297faa8a
Latest seen 2026-01-16 23:00:44 (4 months ago)
First seen 2017-07-06 14:10:55 (8 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher Conduit Ltd.
Product Conduit Toolbar
Signed by Conduit Ltd.

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 23:00:44 (4 months ago)
File hash
8de9d8fda8df6dd2e1b99a1f297faa8a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Conduit.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-06 14:10:55 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:44 (4 months 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

  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.

tbKey2.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 23:00:44 (4 months ago).

If tbKey2.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.

Product Name: Conduit Toolbar
Company Name: Conduit Ltd.
MD5: 8de9d8fda8df6dd2e1b99a1f297faa8a
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2017-07-06 14:10:55 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-16 23:00:44 (4 months ago)
Status: Adware.Conduit (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-16 23:00:44 (4 months ago)
tbKey2.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: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on tbKey2.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.

%programfiles%\vuze_remote
%localappdata%\tb_myga_b6
%sysdrive%\dilworth\users\guest\appdata\locallow\tb_myga_b6
%profile%\dministrator\local settings\application data\hotspot_shield
%profile%\dmin\local settings
%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 tbKey2.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.

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tbKey2.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 38.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 53.8%
Windows 7 28.8%
Windows Server 2003 5.8%
Windows XP 3.8%
Windows 8.1 3.8%
Windows Vista 1.9%
Windows 8 1.9%

The most common operating system signal for tbKey2.dll is Windows 10 with 53.8% 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.

tbKey2.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x002bfe3f

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 3290112 cf46646a66e386163e9227cd0160b1f6
.rdata 836608 2323590ce171201d558802cd5cd94fa8
.data 189952 77a1313613da7bf3f5e53cb092e5614e
SHARED 18944 2474f6359b2686ebcc034214ecda6253
.rsrc 485376 f9d531d0488f4039060ed601a588f4e2
.reloc 306176 1132ccf22f9a3ee5f333e163d40f86b1

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.

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