What is FOX News Toolbar?

FOX News Toolbar is software application developed by Client Connect LTD. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 (SP1) with nearly ~99% of installations running this operating system. FOX News Toolbar's installer is typically 4.00 MB in size and installs around 13 files. The most common release is 6.8.9.0 with 33.33% of all installations currently using this version.

FOX News Toolbar is most popular in the United States with 100.00% of installations residing in this country.

FOX News Toolbar adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times.

About FOX News Toolbar?

The FOX News Toolbar is a browser extension powered by the Trovi platform. This convenient toolbar offers features such as quick access to FOX News content, and a search function which allows users to easily find news and information. Additionally, it offers customizable options for browsing, such as the ability to set a preferred home page and search provider. Users can enhance their browsing experience by installing this expertly designed toolbar, making it easier to stay informed and connected while on the web.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in FOX News Toolbar.

uninstall.exe (MD5: b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95) has been flagged by 2 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
Panda Antivirus	10.0.3.5	PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus	26380	Conduit (fs)

tbFOX_.dll (MD5: 1c1d673fb3efc0643271226ea42a25d9) has been flagged by 3 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
ESET-NOD32	9643	a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
Panda Antivirus	10.0.3.5	PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus	28102	Conduit (fs)

prxtbFOX_.dll (MD5: d344cc84609a807ce92187c9662d392b) has been flagged by 8 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
AVware	1.5.0.21	Conduit (fs)
Baidu-International	3.5.1.41473	Adware.Win32.Conduit.Y
Bkav FE	1.3.0.6379	W32.HfsAdware.C534
Dr.Web	7.0.12.3050	Adware.Conduit.299
G Data	25	Win32.Application.Conduit.F
Panda Antivirus	10.0.3.5	PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus	39244	Conduit (fs)
ESET-NOD32	9643	a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B

FOX_NewsToolbarHelper.exe (MD5: da11d78d765e4b8fa4cfa5a37e8a94ff) has been flagged by 9 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
Baidu-International	4.0.3.14620	Adware.Win32.Conduit.45
ESET-NOD32	7.10301	Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.Q
G Data	14.8.24	Win32.Adware.Conduit
IKARUS anti.virus	t3scan.1.7.5.0	PUA.ClientConnect
Panda Antivirus	14.01.11.12	PUP/Conduit.A
AVware	1.5.0.21	Conduit (fs)
Bkav FE	1.3.0.6379	W32.HfsAdware.C534
Dr.Web	7.0.12.3050	Adware.Conduit.299
VIPRE Antivirus	39244	Conduit (fs)

Software Behaviors

Scheduled tasks:

uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).
FOX_NewsToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{34C01E1F-1D33-4264-8F52-97E13432C5E2}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:

https://foxnews.ourtoolbar.com

Support:

https://foxnews.ourtoolbar.com/help

Installation path:

C:\Program Files\fox_news

Uninstaller:

C:\Program Files\FOX_News\uninstall.exe toolbar

Size:

4.00 MB

Language:

English

FOX News Toolbar Executable Details

Primary executable:

FOX_NewsToolbarHelper.exe

Name:

FOX News Toolbar

Path:

C:\Program Files\fox_news\FOX_NewsToolbarHelper.exe

MD5:

da11d78d765e4b8fa4cfa5a37e8a94ff

SHA-1:

–

SHA-256:

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File Type

Filename

MD5

DLL

prxtbFOX1.dll

a3c9cb716367207135d55142e069af51

DLL

tbFOX0.dll

59b1703430288242fcbfc89ca6d3c6a3

DLL

tbFOX2.dll

948f933fcca049a52a6f8a754c2039d5