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yt-dlp.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.SProtect File reputation report
MD5 02a627d2fcdfa936b77d14cafb8c22f8
Latest seen 2026-04-09 23:01:22 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-04-09 23:01:22 (2 months ago)
Size 17 MB
Publisher https://github.com/yt-dlp
Product yt-dlp

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

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Detection name
Adware.SProtect
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-09 23:01:22 (2 months ago)
File hash
02a627d2fcdfa936b77d14cafb8c22f8
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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 23:01:22 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-09 23:01:22 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: https://github.com/yt-dlp. Product metadata: yt-dlp.

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

yt-dlp.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with yt-dlp. The reported company name is https://github.com/yt-dlp. The current detection status is Adware.SProtect, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-09 23:01:22 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If yt-dlp.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

Product Name: yt-dlp
Company Name: https://github.com/yt-dlp
MD5: 02a627d2fcdfa936b77d14cafb8c22f8
Size: 17 MB
First Published: 2026-04-09 23:01:22 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-09 23:01:22 (2 months ago)
Status: Adware.SProtect (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-09 23:01:22 (2 months ago)

Detection screenshot

yt-dlp.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 yt-dlp.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 yt-dlp.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 yt-dlp.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

yt-dlp.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 0x00001440
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 190976

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

.text 100352 bytes · 52.5% of section data
MD5 2db3adb259426c0824cf0f4e562eefd8
.data 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 7b20da7a74c59730a7762358eea0db25
.rdata 32256 bytes · 16.9% of section data
MD5 b6916feb6480ede520f0f80bc37db1f9
.pdata 3584 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 44b19a4dceb23dd11bc9385c552c9c52
.xdata 3584 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8591375102548a8bca6daf04f1f08f9e
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 5632 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 2233b092e2d7987d63ef9c7664983115
.tls 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 44032 bytes · 23.1% of section data
MD5 2b9b87d4feae6a32c921a9fb634455ce
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 836a0e140002e9cb3dd4d0f319277867

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 yt-dlp.exe by MD5 02a627d2fcdfa936b77d14cafb8c22f8. 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 02a627d2fcdfa936b77d14cafb8c22f8.
  • 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.