Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE
by Conduit Ltd.
What is Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE?
Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE is software application developed by Conduit Ltd.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 67.79% of installations running this operating system. Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 21 files. The most common release is 6.20.0.10 with 38.98% of all installations currently using this version.
Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE is most popular in the United States with 32.26% of installations residing in this country.
Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE 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 for IE is known to create 2 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.
About Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE?
Hotspot Shield is a browser extension and Browser Helper Object developed by Conduit Connect for Internet Explorer. It is distributed through the Conduit/Perion monetization platform and is often included as an optional offer with third-party software. Upon installation, this toolbar may modify the home page and new tab pages to a Conduit-controlled search portal using Bing as the primary search engine. It may also change the default search provider to use Bing. According to the license agreement, the installation process may involve changes to Internet Browser settings, mobile device settings, and social network account settings. This could include modifying the default search engine in the browser, allowing software updates for the Conduit Software, and providing Conduit with access to information on your social network account or site. Users have the option to opt in to these changes separately. Please note that this information is accurate as of the latest update.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE.
Software Behaviors
- Services:
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- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
- Firewall:
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- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
- Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
- Scheduled tasks:
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- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Software Details
- URL:
- https://hotspotshield.ourtoolbar.com
- Support:
- https://hotspotshield.ourtoolbar.com/help
- Installation path:
- C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\conduit\ie\ct1561552
- Uninstaller:
- C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Conduit\IE\CT1561552\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT1561552 -toolbarName=Hotspot Shield -toolbarEnv=conduit
- Size:
- 1.00 MB
- Language:
- English
Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- prxtbHots.dll
- Name:
- Hotspot Shield Toolbar for IE
- Path:
- C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\conduit\ie\ct1561552\prxtbHots.dll
- MD5:
- 480994ae776f86dc885fd654665ebdfa
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
|
DLL
|
f7057821b040a7d169711ce27c55012a | |
|
DLL
|
f7057821b040a7d169711ce27c55012a | |
|
DLL
|
bbccf6b24155d931fd339c6c4210710c | |
|
DLL
|
bbccf6b24155d931fd339c6c4210710c | |
|
EXE
|
Hotspot_ShieldToolbarHelper.exe
Malware
|
943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e |
|
DLL
|
bbccf6b24155d931fd339c6c4210710c | |
|
DLL
|
f7057821b040a7d169711ce27c55012a | |
|
DLL
|
e94cd032c188546fd629b194364f19c4 | |
|
DLL
|
tbHots.dll
Toolbar
|
975993043e355206a1fba5a702044f0c |
|
DLL
|
prxtbHots.dll
Malware
|
480994ae776f86dc885fd654665ebdfa |