GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

YouTubeDownloaderHD_CHT.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.OpenCandy File reputation report
MD5 edf18202871ccd150ad4a46da859f05a
Latest seen 2023-07-30 23:30:26 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-03-06 07:07:27 (8 years ago)
Size 26 MB
Product Youtube Downloader HD
Signed by Egor Chernyshev

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Detection name
Adware.OpenCandy
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-07-30 23:30:26 (2 years ago)
File hash
edf18202871ccd150ad4a46da859f05a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.OpenCandy.

Timeline

First seen 2018-03-06 07:07:27 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-30 23:30:26 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Youtube Downloader HD.

Digital signature

Signed by Egor Chernyshev. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

File context

YouTubeDownloaderHD_CHT.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Youtube Downloader HD. The current detection status is Adware.OpenCandy, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-30 23:30:26 (2 years ago).

If YouTubeDownloaderHD_CHT.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 Adware.OpenCandy.

File Details

Product Name: Youtube Downloader HD
MD5: edf18202871ccd150ad4a46da859f05a
Size: 26 MB
First Published: 2018-03-06 07:07:27 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-30 23:30:26 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.OpenCandy (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-30 23:30:26 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

YouTubeDownloaderHD_CHT.exe 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.

Overview

Signed By: Egor Chernyshev
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on YouTubeDownloaderHD_CHT.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\下載
%sysdrive%\dropbox\tool
%sysdrive%\jl-softwares (direct run)
%sysdrive%\jl-softwares (direct run)-backup

ThreatInfo has observed YouTubeDownloaderHD_CHT.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.

Geography:

2 observed countries
50.0%
50.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for YouTubeDownloaderHD_CHT.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

YouTubeDownloaderHD_CHT.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x002c0e78
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 28042752

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 2875392 bytes · 10.3% of section data
MD5 c6fcc3f2ea1aba3302c8eac94cfde487
.itext 8192 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 32faebffcad308fe9ef366ab2fd18cca
.data 96256 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 c5edeba537a4f08f45505f7de91ca73e
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 15872 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 f3c40f780ab6c704b83691c7ccfc4bc9
.didata 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 95b116ee1c577a38a5ec4808fab00538
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 cebb27bced5d0f0d110f8b87cb9443f5
.reloc 239104 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 3ca4cd2308294a52793615a3b1aa453b
.rsrc 24804864 bytes · 88.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 86edb8155524a84849d2639a0fc66033

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 Adware.OpenCandy

This report identifies YouTubeDownloaderHD_CHT.exe by MD5 edf18202871ccd150ad4a46da859f05a. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with edf18202871ccd150ad4a46da859f05a.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.