Should I block it?

98%
Yes, 98% block recommendation.
Possible reasons:
Multiple malware detections
Performance resource utilization

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NP2kStub.dll

MindSpark Toolbar Platform Plugin Stub by Mindspark Interactive Network (Signed)

Remove NP2kStub.dll
Version:   1, 0, 1, 1
MD5:   add13191376288cab03420a78fac7169
SHA1:   6120a01e721b5a5f6c498f12525f361550382b4b
SHA256:   82097654a90869b9028f3fce1acb03deae8d4b6da0a2a98a423580438b694cd6
Warning 4 antivirus scanners has detected malware.

Overview

np2kstub.dll is malware that is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of the Google Chrome web browser. The file is digitally signed by Mindspark Interactive Network which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA). This particular version is usually found on Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7601.65536).

DetailsDetails

File name:np2kstub.dll
Publisher:MindSpark
Product name:MindSpark Toolbar Platform Plugin Stub
Description:MindSpark Toolbar Platform Plugin Stub for 32-bit Windows
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\dotspot_2k\bar\1.bin\np2kstub.dll
File version:1, 0, 1, 1
Product version:2, 3, 0, 0
Size:29.92 KB (30,640 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Mindspark Interactive Network
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, May 31, 2010
Expiration date:Monday, May 7, 2012
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Google Chrome plugin
Stored per user in the directory 'Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences'
  • Name: 'NP2kStub.dll'

MalwareMalware detections

Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 4 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engineEngine versionDetection
avast! 6.0.1289.0 Win32:FunWeb-K [PUP]
AVG 2014.0.3629 AdInstaller.FunWeb
Dr.Web 7.0.1.02210 Tool.InstallToolbar.5
VIPRE Antivirus 11885 MyWebSearch.J (v) (not malicious)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 100.00%
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