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Protected Toolbar for IE

Published by Conduit Ltd.

Protected Toolbar for IE Publisher's Description

Each Conduit Software includes a new search box for your use and enjoyment. In addition, while installing the Conduit Software, you may voluntarily opt to change your home page, other search-related...  Read more

Details

Latest version:6.17.2.8
Location:C:\ProgramData\conduit\ie\ct3309762
Install size:1.69 MB (1,767,709 bytes)
About URL:http://Protected.OurToolbar.com/
Help link:http://Protected.OurToolbar.com/help
Uninstall:C:\ProgramData\Conduit\IE\CT3309762\UninstallerUI.exe -ctid=CT3309762 -toolbarName=Protected -toolbarEnv=conduit -type=IE -origin=AddRemove -userMode=

The trust score is the reputation of Protected Toolbar for IE based on a number of factors including malware scans, behvaior, uninstall trends and general user experiences.
Poor Below average Good Excellent

Reasons behind trust score

  • Some versions are flagged as malware by multiple antivirus programs.
  • Adds a toolbar to Internet Explorer.
  • Very poorly rated by third-party sources and expert users.
  • Known to be bundled through third-party download managers.

4
Malware detections

ProtectedToolbarHelper.exe has been detected by the following 4 antivirus programs:
Comodo Internet Security
as Application.Win32.Conduit.~f
Dr.Web
as Adware.Toolbar.202
Malwarebytes
as PUP.Optional.Conduit.A
VIPRE Antivirus
as Conduit (fs)
In addition, a total of 3 unique files installed by Protected Toolbar for IE contain malware detections. Detections include prxtbprot.dll.
(Malware scans performed using the herdProtect meta-scan engines)

Trend data unavailable until this program becomes quantified in the next few days.

prxtbProt.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer Web Browser
Name:Conduit Toolbar
MD5:
2
59f4aa1a1ecf4c023f44872a9aae3b76
ProtectedToolbarHelper.exe
Behavior:Windows Firewall Allowed Program
Name:ToolbarHelper Application
MD5:
4
943f313974a830d4634c73beb8103f5e
hk64tbProt.dll
MD5:0cdcb4b27180b1e7106ca7807b944454
hktbProt.dll
MD5:b4ac04ff97bcf208b4c6074423349c78
ldrtbProt.dll
MD5:2a48a0cd819728a99b8ea8114f84fed1
tbProt.dll
MD5:01799def4ee217264f0abd2ccf1beff5
UninstallerUI.exe
Description:1.1.0.1
MD5:9a92464e62d44cc885fa4e64214ca1b1

Installs by Country

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Versions

6.17.2.8 33.33%
6.17.0.33 66.67%

Facts

  • Protected Toolbar for IE is developed by Conduit Ltd..
  • It contains malware with multiple detections from the top antivirus engines.
  • This software is potentially unwanted based on the trust factor and experience of other users.
  • This software is typically packaged with 3rd-party software bundlers and installed as an optional 'offer'.
  • The current user reach of this app is about 0.0001% of all PC users, however this reach has declined from a lifetime average of 0.0010%.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 93.0%.
  • A toolbar is added to Microsoft Internet Explorer with the name WhiteSmoke US Toolbar.
  • The current version is 6.17.2.8. The most widely installed version is 6.17.0.33.

Operating Systems

Windows Vista 33.33%
Windows 7 33.33%
Windows 8 33.33%

PC Manufacturers

Lenovo 66.67%
Sony 33.33%

User Demographics (United States)

SegmentIndex
Gender
Male50
Female50
Age
< 187
18-2515
26-3529
36-4555
46-60105
60+55
Education
High School123
College80
Post Graduate59
Household Income
$0-50k62
$50-100k105
$100-150k70
$150k+35
 
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