HotSpot International Toolbar

HotSpot International Toolbar

Known Toolbar

by Conduit Ltd.

What is HotSpot International Toolbar?

HotSpot International Toolbar is software application developed by Conduit Ltd.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 80.65% of installations running this operating system. HotSpot International Toolbar's installer is typically 10.00 MB in size and installs around 19 files.

HotSpot International Toolbar is most popular in Iran with 35.42% of installations residing in this country.

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

About HotSpot International Toolbar?

HotSpot International Toolbar is a web browser extension developed by Conduit Community. The toolbar is designed to enhance the user's browsing experience by providing relevant services and advertisements based on their browsing habits. However, it's important to note that during installation, the toolbar may modify the web browser's home page and search page. In the event of uninstallation, users may need to manually restore these settings. Additionally, the toolbar has the capability to download and install updates without prior notification to the user. According to the OurToolbar End User License Agreement (EULA), the application may collect and store information about the user's web browsing behavior locally on their device. This information is used to optimize the services provided and to deliver more personalized advertisements. It's essential for users to be aware of the data collection and advertising functionalities of HotSpot International Toolbar before opting to install it, ensuring it aligns with their privacy preferences and browsing needs.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in HotSpot International 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: e4cc410bd005958125cd87c5f6e66371) has been flagged by 5 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Bkav FE HW32.Stranact.yycu
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
AVware Conduit (fs)
tbHot0.dll (MD5: 1a8438854dd15e4389f5bdef502c369d) has been flagged by 12 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
Agnitum Outpost PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Comodo Security Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Conduit.A
prxtbHot2.dll (MD5: 4b5780c90e38e579a651dbc4774a1f1f) has been flagged by 9 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Agnitum Outpost PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.16
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.W
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Comodo Security Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Conduit.A
Bkav FE HW32.Stranact.yycu
AVware Conduit (fs)
prxtbHot0.dll (MD5: 9117027aea464e41c60b87b9826e8447) has been flagged by 11 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
AVware Conduit (fs)
Baidu-International PUA.Win32.Conduit.BX
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X
G Data Win32.Application.Conduit.F
Panda Antivirus PUP/Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus Conduit (fs)
Agnitum Outpost PUA.Toolbar.Conduit!
Dr.Web Adware.Conduit.16
Comodo Security Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Conduit.A
Bkav FE HW32.Stranact.yycu

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • HotSpot_InternationalToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://hotspotinternational.ourtoolbar.com
Support:
https://hotspotinternational.ourtoolbar.com/help
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\HotSpot_International
Uninstaller:
C:\Program Files1\HOTSPO~2\UNWISE.EXE /U C:\Program Files1\HOTSPO~2\INSTALL.LOG
Size:
10.00 MB
Language:
English

HotSpot International Toolbar Executable Details

Primary executable:
tbHots.dll
Name:
HotSpot International Toolbar
Path:
C:\Program Files\HotSpot_International\tbHots.dll
MD5:
469b44ae63d2ae02b512ec92c64d4a06
SHA-1:
–
SHA-256:
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Files installed by HotSpot International Toolbar
File Type Filename MD5
DLL
hktbHot0.dll
f7057821b040a7d169711ce27c55012a
DLL
hk64tbHot2.dll
58638f7f6dc22a74573604535b421f30
DLL
hk64tbHot0.dll
bbccf6b24155d931fd339c6c4210710c
DLL
tbHots.dll
469b44ae63d2ae02b512ec92c64d4a06
DLL
tbHot1.dll
Malware
0210a8ccafcb04413748b6cc8744b452
DLL
prxtbHot1.dll
Malware
c89d9c80fd468c6b51c4aadcc8463c2d
DLL
ldrtbHot1.dll
d677d97bcd69134d2c97a0374a3985fc
EXE
HotSpot_InternationalToolbarHelper1.exe
Toolbar
3167b101e3345524acebba29772a858e
EXE
HotSpot_InternationalToolbarHelper.exe
Malware
943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e