What is Connect DLC 4 Toolbar for IE?

Connect DLC 4 Toolbar for IE is software application developed by Conduit Ltd.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 58.14% of installations running this operating system. Connect DLC 4 Toolbar for IE's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 12 files. The most common release is 6.17.2.8 with 55.81% of all installations currently using this version.

Connect DLC 4 Toolbar for IE is most popular in India with 32.50% of installations residing in this country.

When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Connect DLC 4 Toolbar for IE is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Connect DLC 4 Toolbar for IE?

Connect DLC is a web browser extension and Browser Helper Object designed for Internet Explorer, distributed through the Conduit/Perion monetization platform. While typically offered as an optional installation, it is commonly bundled with 3rd party software. Upon installation, this toolbar may alter the home page and new tab pages to a Conduit-controlled search portal utilizing Bing as the primary search engine. Additionally, it may modify the default search provider to use Bing. The license agreement states that during the installation process, changes may be made to Internet Browser settings and options to modify mobile device and social network account settings. This may include changing the default search engine in the Internet Browser, allowing software updates, and providing access to social network account information only with explicit and separate consent.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Connect DLC 4 Toolbar for IE.

tbConn.dll (MD5: 7ca420a4688109e2ab5844a2c753c905) has been flagged by 7 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
Dr.Web	9.0.0.026	Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32	8.9265	a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
VIPRE Antivirus	25226	Conduit (fs)
Agnitum Outpost	5.5.1.3	PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Panda Antivirus	10.0.3.5	PUP/Conduit.A
Comodo Security	17313	Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Malwarebytes	1.75.0.1	PUP.Optional.Conduit.A

prxtbConn.dll (MD5: 02d550437bd96f4b2add86fd4073e60e) has been flagged by 7 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
Agnitum Outpost	5.5.1.3	PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Dr.Web	7.00.9.04080	Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32	9726	Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Panda Antivirus	10.0.3.5	PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus	28606	Conduit (fs)
Comodo Security	17313	Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Malwarebytes	1.75.0.1	PUP.Optional.Conduit.A

prxtbCon0.dll (MD5: 480994ae776f86dc885fd654665ebdfa) has been flagged by 7 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
Agnitum Outpost	5.5.1.3	PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Dr.Web	7.00.8.02260	Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32	9631	a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
Panda Antivirus	10.0.3.5	PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus	27980	Conduit (fs)
Comodo Security	17313	Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Malwarebytes	1.75.0.1	PUP.Optional.Conduit.A

Connect_DLC_4ToolbarHelper.exe (MD5: 943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e) has been flagged by 4 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
Comodo Security	17313	Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Dr.Web		Adware.Toolbar.202
Malwarebytes	1.75.0.1	PUP.Optional.Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus	23610	Conduit (fs)

Software Behaviors

Firewall:

Connect_DLC_4ToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.

Software Details

URL:

https://connectdlc4.ourtoolbar.com

Support:

https://connectdlc4.ourtoolbar.com/help

Installation path:

C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct3306060

Uninstaller:

C:\ProgramData\Conduit\IE\CT3306060\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT3306060 -toolbarName=Connect DLC 4 -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE

Size:

1.00 MB

Language:

English

Connect DLC 4 Toolbar for IE Executable Details

Primary executable:

tbConn.dll

Name:

Connect DLC 4 Toolbar for IE

Path:

C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct3306060\tbConn.dll

MD5:

7ca420a4688109e2ab5844a2c753c905

SHA-1:

–

SHA-256:

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File Type

Filename

MD5

EXE

UninstallerUI.exe

b23d301e29f53c9c8ebe007f17812170

DLL

tbConn.dll

Malware

7ca420a4688109e2ab5844a2c753c905

DLL

prxtbConn.dll

Malware

02d550437bd96f4b2add86fd4073e60e

DLL

ldrtbConn.dll

e94cd032c188546fd629b194364f19c4

DLL

hktbConn.dll

f7057821b040a7d169711ce27c55012a

DLL

hk64tbConn.dll

bbccf6b24155d931fd339c6c4210710c

DLL

tbCon0.dll

975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c

DLL

ldrtbCon0.dll