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ffmpeg.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.SProtect File reputation report
MD5 f279c84fd2f645ed961219154afc8042
Latest seen 2026-04-09 23:01:21 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-04-09 23:01:21 (2 months ago)
Size 329 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.SProtect. 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
Adware.SProtect
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-09 23:01:21 (2 months ago)
File hash
f279c84fd2f645ed961219154afc8042
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SProtect, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-09 23:01:21 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-09 23:01:21 (2 months ago).

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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

File context

ffmpeg.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.SProtect, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-09 23:01:21 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ffmpeg.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.SProtect.

File Details

MD5: f279c84fd2f645ed961219154afc8042
Size: 329 KB
First Published: 2026-04-09 23:01:21 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-09 23:01:21 (2 months ago)
Status: Adware.SProtect (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-09 23:01:21 (2 months ago)

Detection screenshot

ffmpeg.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.

Common Places:

%commonappdata%\yt helper\yt downloader

ThreatInfo has observed ffmpeg.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 ffmpeg.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ffmpeg.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

ffmpeg.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001410
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 335872

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

.text 222208 bytes · 66.2% of section data
MD5 5cb567a559959c6d829126ba48312fd7
.data 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 31a220c648be609babe2579db50d8c4d
.rdata 75264 bytes · 22.4% of section data
MD5 72c52b4dcc5ffc354655b371679f7faa
.pdata 6144 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 787bd440123e9527a99cd5d2c35cdf04
.xdata 6656 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 21e5b2621b79594020b97fbe713c8403
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 834badec4f240ee6dc80f2913af020c0
.idata 19968 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 1e11092daec86be1a16eff8cd89e6565
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 1db22704d5381342b24271e95a4478b5
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 55dc310dd0660887abbb1ef2449863a6

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.SProtect

This report identifies ffmpeg.exe by MD5 f279c84fd2f645ed961219154afc8042. It is part of the Adware 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with f279c84fd2f645ed961219154afc8042.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.