Should I remove Best Security Tips Toolbar?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
56% remove it44% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 46.62 days
664.60 days >
Average installed length: 349.20 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.14.0.28 |
4.35% |
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| 6.13.3.505 |
4.35% |
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| 6.9.0.16 |
13.04% |
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| 6.8.12.0 |
13.04% |
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| 6.8.11.4 |
4.35% |
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| 6.8.6.0 |
13.04% |
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| 6.8.5.1 |
4.35% |
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| 6.5.2.8 |
4.35% |
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| 6.3.5.3 |
4.35% |
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| 6.3.3.3 |
8.70% |
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| 6.2.3.0 |
8.70% |
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| 6.2.2.4 |
4.35% |
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| 5.7.2.2 |
13.04% |
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Other programs by BestSecurityTips
Best Security Tips Toolbar
from BestSecurityTips LLC
What is Best Security Tips Toolbar?
Best Security Tips Toolbaris a 'Community Toolbar' from Conduit, that plugs into the various web browsers such as IE, Chrome and Firefox. The toolbar is an advertising-supported program that is designed to display ads within the bar itself and will modify the browser's home page and search settings in order to collect usage statistics. The toolbar is generally bundled with 3rd party developer programs in order to help monetize free (and some paid) software. During installation, the user might be given the option to modify the home and search pages, however this is often checked by default and overlooked. Should the software be removed from the user's computer, the settings will need to be manually reverted back. The company, based on the EULA, will automatically download and install remote updates as well as collect and store details about the user's web browsing activities and store it locally on the PC in order to interact with the toolbar application to suggest additional services or provide more targeted advertising.
About (from BestSecurityTips)
Best Security Tips Toolbar is the easiest way to ensure your computer security while browsing the Internet, reading emails and carrying out your daily computer tasks. When it comes to computer security, we have thought of everything and the BST Toolbar is the perfect example of a FREE all-in-one security tool. In or... Read more
Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Built on and distributed using the Conduit toolbar
- May modify the web browser's home page
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Best Security Tips Toolbar.
| tbBest.dll (469b44ae63d2ae02b512ec92c64d4a06) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4246 |
HW32.Stranact |
| ESET-NOD32 |
7.9314 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
| Panda Antivirus |
14.01.26.11 |
Adware/Conduit |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
25620 |
Conduit (fs) |
| prxtbBes0.dll (c89d9c80fd468c6b51c4aadcc8463c2d) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
Conduit (fs) |
| Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
PUA.Win32.Conduit.BX |
| ESET-NOD32 |
10643 |
Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.X |
| Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.999.0 |
Riskware/Toolbar_Conduit |
| G Data |
24 |
Win32.Application.Conduit.F |
| Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
34366 |
Conduit (fs) |
| prxtbBest.dll (d344cc84609a807ce92187c9662d392b) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| 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) |
| Best_Security_TipsToolbarHelper.exe (a320df2b47cfcaf98d06eb59cd72084c) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6379 |
W32.HfsAdware.C534 |
| Dr.Web |
7.0.12.3050 |
Adware.Conduit.300 |
| G Data |
25 |
Win32.Adware.Conduit.B |
| IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.6.1.0 |
PUA.ClientConnect |
| Panda Antivirus |
4.6.4.2 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
| tbBes0.dll (90a1b31ba3d3c1fd73b6021c1d8c1c8f) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| Comodo Security |
17602 |
Application.Win32.Conduit.r |
| ESET-NOD32 |
9281 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.B |
| Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Adware/Conduit |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
25382 |
Conduit (fs) |
| ldrtbBest.dll (5b9b1f88e9a9dcd1b1699b192aca297e) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| ESET-NOD32 |
9264 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.P |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
25216 |
Conduit (fs) |
| uninstall.exe (b728fa6a309e5d18141947b95b730e95) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
PUP/Conduit.A |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
26380 |
Conduit (fs) |
View all 31 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: Best Security Tips
URL: BestSecurityTips.CommunityToolbars.com
Help link: BestSecurityTips.CommunityToolbars.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Best_Security_Tips
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\BEST_S~1\UNWISE.EXE /U C:\Program Files2\BEST_S~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 4.98 MB
This is a Community Toolbar by Conduit, what does that mean?
Conduit is a toolbar monetization platform for software publishers. It provides a utility for developers to create branded generic web browser toolbars. Publishers can bundle these toolbars with their software programs or provide access to download them separately through BestSecurityTips.CommunityToolbars.com. Once installed, the toolbar modifies the browser's home page and search settings in order to redirect searches through the Conduit portal (which utilizes Bing or Yahoo! Search engines). Read more...Each publisher enters into a 'Publisher Agreement' with Conduit which defines the revenue structure, known as the 'incentive amount', to be paid each calendar month in which the user has an active toolbar installed. Typically payout is based on the geographic origin of the user and ranges from $2 for a US user per month to just a few cents for other countries. Is it considered dangerous? Well, it's not malware or even spyware, however it changes the browser’s search provider in order to display, but if you read the EULA that is mentioned and presumably agreed on when installing. Users should decide if you need the functionality the toolbar has to offer. But remember, if you uninstall it make sure you reset your web browser, see how.
Files installed by Best Security Tips Toolbar
| Program module: | tbBest.dll (Malware detected) |
| Name: | Conduit Toolbar |
| Signed by: | Conduit Ltd. |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Best_Security_Tips\tbBest.dll |
| MD5: | 469b44ae63d2ae02b512ec92c64d4a06 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) Best_Security_TipsToolbarHelper.exe (by Conduit) - ToolbarHelper Application
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(Malware detected) uninstall.exe (by Conduit) - Conduit Toolbar Uninstall
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(Malware detected) ldrtbBest.dll - Conduit Toolbar
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(Malware detected) prxtbBes0.dll
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(Malware detected) prxtbBest.dll
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tbBes0.dll
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(Malware detected) tbBest.dll
Behaviors exhibited
4 Internet Explorer BHOs
- prxtbBest.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with the class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa} (MyMatch_v2b).
- tbBest.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ToggleSW Toolbar' with the class of {6dabbda0-1da5-4a2f-bc89-2ae084c572fa}.
- prxtbBes0.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Radio Masha Toolbar' with the class of {7d05e712-71cd-49ed-9628-9ee79534b87a} (Radio Masha).
- tbBes0.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with the class of {d8fb4583-db9d-4c7b-85be-294c13a3e5c4}.
3 Internet Explorer Bars
- tbBest.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'HotSpot International Findbar' with a class of {E7B933F6-FC68-4603-8C33-69AF90051503}.
- tbBes0.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Softonic France FF Findbar' with a class of {EC99436A-C0E6-4FFA-915D-132E669B3936}.
- prxtbBest.dll installs an Explorer Bar in Internet Explorer called 'Vuze Remote Findbar' with a class of {644597E7-96EC-4DC8-BDE1-D150A08E8D92}.
4 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- prxtbBest.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with the class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa}.
- tbBest.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'ToggleSW Toolbar' with the class of {6dabbda0-1da5-4a2f-bc89-2ae084c572fa}.
- prxtbBes0.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Radio Masha Toolbar' with the class of {7d05e712-71cd-49ed-9628-9ee79534b87a}.
- tbBes0.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with the class of {d8fb4583-db9d-4c7b-85be-294c13a3e5c4}.
4 Internet Explorer URL Search Hooks
- prxtbBest.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'MyMatch_v2b Toolbar' with a class of {b860e266-f38a-4e23-a639-0fda18b1beaa} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
- tbBest.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'ToggleSW Toolbar' with a class of {6dabbda0-1da5-4a2f-bc89-2ae084c572fa} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
- prxtbBes0.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'Radio Masha Toolbar' with a class of {7d05e712-71cd-49ed-9628-9ee79534b87a} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
- tbBes0.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with a class of {d8fb4583-db9d-4c7b-85be-294c13a3e5c4} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
4 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
- prxtbBest.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Free Lunch Design TB Toolbar' with a class of {A5AE8924-4036-420F-B7F6-A47E4B8F692E}.
- tbBest.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'ToggleSW Toolbar' with a class of {6DABBDA0-1DA5-4A2F-BC89-2AE084C572FA}.
- tbBes0.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'MessengerPlusLive TB Toolbar' with a class of {D8FB4583-DB9D-4C7B-85BE-294C13A3E5C4}.
- prxtbBes0.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'iNTERNET TURBO Toolbar' with a class of {09152F0B-739C-4DEC-A245-1AA8A37594F1}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{42CD7A24-AF4B-44A0-A119-1C6F9B6E2A90}' (runs on registration).
- Best_Security_TipsToolbarHelper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8E8E278-F25D-478A-BAB2-24A5EDB01F6C}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Best_Security_TipsToolbarHelper1.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\eTvOnline.ro\eTvOnline.roToolbarHelper.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| Best_Security_TipsToolbarHelper.exe |
| Total CPU: | 0.4892737327% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.29804920% | |
| User CPU: | 0.19122453% | |
How do I remove Best Security Tips Toolbar?
You can uninstall Best Security Tips Toolbar from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Best Security Tips Toolbar, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Best Security Tips Toolbar.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Best Security Tips Toolbar you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 83%
Win 10 4%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 56%
Keep it 44%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
86.96% |
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| Windows XP |
8.70% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.35% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.13% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.09% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.70% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
8.70% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.70% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
4.35% |
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Geography
25.93% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
25.93% |
| MA |
11.11% |
| Spain |
7.41% |
| Iran |
7.41% |
| Turkey |
7.41% |
| Germany |
3.70% |
| Estonia |
3.70% |
| UA |
3.70% |
| GE |
3.70% |
| Kuwait |
3.70% |
| Russia |
3.70% |
| France |
3.70% |
| Sri Lanka |
3.70% |
| Argentina |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.09% |
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| ASUS |
17.39% |
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| Acer |
13.04% |
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| Dell |
8.70% |
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| Samsung |
8.70% |
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| Sony |
8.70% |
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| Toshiba |
4.35% |
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| Lenovo |
4.35% |
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| Intel |
4.35% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
13.64% |
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| HP-Pavilion WE191AA-ABF p... |
4.55% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
4.55% |
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| GBT NVDAACPI |
4.55% |
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| Dell OptiPlex GX520 ... |
4.55% |
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| ASUSTeK K61IC |
4.55% |
|