GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
YCL.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Spy.Gen. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Spy.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-08-27 23:01:01 (9 months ago)
- File hash
- 265a32b1e4ef36e6b9ea2430618fb4c8
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Spy.Gen, part of the Spy threat category.
Monitoring components that collect activity, system data, or user information. Related Spy reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2025-08-27 23:00:59 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2025-08-27 23:01:01 (9 months ago).
Product metadata: YCleanner.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Spy category for related samples and common context.
File context
YCL.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with YCleanner. The current detection status is Spy.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2025-08-27 23:01:01 (9 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Spy reports for broader family-level investigation.
If YCL.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Spy.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | YCleanner |
| MD5: | 265a32b1e4ef36e6b9ea2430618fb4c8 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-08-27 23:00:59 (9 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-08-27 23:01:01 (9 months ago) |
| Status: | Spy.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-08-27 23:01:01 (9 months ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Common Places:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed YCL.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen YCL.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for YCL.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
YCL.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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d084871adc0cd9263e4a1811b8fc40fa
8c42b68006a121b1b9ebd199e2e59ca5
1db0f09edc10a2b170aa48d74ef75c1d
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
GridinSoft detects this file as Spy.Gen
This report identifies YCL.exe by MD5 265a32b1e4ef36e6b9ea2430618fb4c8. It is part of the Spy report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.