Hotspot_Shield Toolbar

Hotspot_Shield Toolbar

Known Toolbar

by AnchorFree Inc

What is Hotspot_Shield Toolbar?

Hotspot_Shield Toolbar is software application developed by AnchorFree Inc. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 74.59% of installations running this operating system. Hotspot_Shield Toolbar's installer is typically 3.00 MB in size and installs around 22 files.

Hotspot_Shield Toolbar is most popular in the United States with 29.14% of installations residing in this country.

Hotspot_Shield Toolbar adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Hotspot_Shield Toolbar is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Hotspot_Shield Toolbar?

The software upgrades your web browsing experience across Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox with a Conduit powered OurToolbar. OurToolbar collects and securely stores data related to your online activities, allowing us to suggest personalized services and targeted advertisements through the toolbar. It also integrates a search box and other generic features to enhance your browsing experience. During installation, please exercise caution to prevent any unauthorized changes to your home page and search provider.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Hotspot_Shield Toolbar.

uninstall.exe (MD5: b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95) has been flagged by 2 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
tbHot2.dll (MD5: 975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c) has been flagged by 12 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
Panda Antivirus Adware/Conduit
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Comodo Security Application.Win32.Conduit.~A
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Conduit
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.F47V1113
Bkav FE W32.HfsAdware.C534
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.300
G Data Win32.Adware.Conduit.B
IKARUS anti.virus PUA.ClientConnect
eSafe Win32.TrojanHorse
ViRobot Trojan.Win32.A.ShipUp.2166296
tbHot0.dll (MD5: 1a8438854dd15e4389f5bdef502c369d) has been flagged by 15 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
AVware Conduit (fs)
Baidu-International Adware.Win32.Conduit.Y
Bkav FE W32.HfsAdware.C534
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.299
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B potentially unwanted
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Fortinet FortiGate Riskware/Toolbar_Conduit
G Data Win32.Application.Conduit.F
Comodo Security Application.Win32.Conduit.~A
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Conduit
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.F47V1113
IKARUS anti.virus PUA.ClientConnect
eSafe Win32.TrojanHorse
ViRobot Trojan.Win32.A.ShipUp.2166296
prxtbHot0.dll (MD5: 9117027aea464e41c60b87b9826e8447) has been flagged by 15 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
AVware Conduit (fs)
Baidu-International PUA.Win32.Conduit.BX
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Fortinet FortiGate Riskware/Toolbar_Conduit
G Data Win32.Application.Conduit.F
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Comodo Security Application.Win32.Conduit.~A
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Conduit
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.F47V1113
Bkav FE W32.HfsAdware.C534
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.300
IKARUS anti.virus PUA.ClientConnect
eSafe Win32.TrojanHorse
ViRobot Trojan.Win32.A.ShipUp.2166296
ldrtbHot0.dll (MD5: 76b3946090c94bb38dbbca54ac8ff9f7) has been flagged by 3 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.P
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).
  • Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper1.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{34C01E1F-1D33-4264-8F52-97E13432C5E2}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://hotspotshield.ourtoolbar.com
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\hotspot_shield
Uninstaller:
C:\Program Files\Hotspot_Shield\uninstall.exe
Size:
3.00 MB
Language:
English

Hotspot_Shield Toolbar Executable Details

Primary executable:
Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper1.exe
Name:
Hotspot_Shield Toolbar
Path:
C:\Program Files\hotspot_shield\Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper1.exe
MD5:
da11d78d765e4b8fa4cfa5a37e8a94ff
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Hotspot_Shield Toolbar
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95
EXE
5cf949316c40314d66b45f0bf00aa6f6
DLL
tbHot2.dll
Malware
975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c
DLL
tbHot0.dll
Malware
1a8438854dd15e4389f5bdef502c369d
DLL
5c6b58516ebb518e1e91f1fb65eab04b
DLL
9117027aea464e41c60b87b9826e8447
DLL
b2b4295e69bec7a56f84387a339a22ec
DLL
76b3946090c94bb38dbbca54ac8ff9f7
DLL
1a0a136c248fab6e80b20fd5450c69bf
DLL
f7057821b040a7d169711ce27c55012a