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tbuTor.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3d45f0adf444c9239497923162027417
Latest seen 2023-01-24 23:22:57 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-09 21:01:23 (8 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher Conduit Ltd.
Product Conduit Toolbar
Signed by Conduit Ltd.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-09 21:01:23 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-24 23:22:57 (3 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

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

tbuTor.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-24 23:22:57 (3 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Conduit Toolbar
Company Name: Conduit Ltd.
MD5: 3d45f0adf444c9239497923162027417
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2017-06-09 21:01:23 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-24 23:22:57 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-24 23:22:57 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on tbuTor.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%\bittorrentbar
%localappdata%\temp
%localappdata%\utorrentcontrol2
%sysdrive%\program
%programfiles%
%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed tbuTor.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:

2 observed names
tbBitT.dll tbuTor.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen tbuTor.dll across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Israel
Share 23.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Israel with 23.1% 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 46.2%
Windows 10 38.5%
Windows XP 15.4%

The most common operating system signal for tbuTor.dll is Windows 7 with 46.2% 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

tbuTor.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 0x00277ef8
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 4395008

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

.text 2897920 bytes · 65.9% of section data
MD5 deb24c7086b9e732f0ee63637d87c249
.rdata 728576 bytes · 16.6% of section data
MD5 5cbd524dbd7646a5db007f427c9b4566
.data 35840 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 95ed54abffbe2b857ec1a393b6a26b93
SHARED 18944 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2474f6359b2686ebcc034214ecda6253
.rsrc 483328 bytes · 11.0% of section data
MD5 cf7c94a0c1c406a87e90fdcc88ce4d05
.reloc 230400 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 9367d03b39f1cd1d0ffb6932e074f3de

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3d45f0adf444c9239497923162027417.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.