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yt-dlp.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.YTDDownloader File reputation report
MD5 d4f7d59fa20c70c83e1e032832a16040
Latest seen 2024-07-17 23:04:12 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-03-11 23:39:14 (2 years ago)
Size 13 MB
Publisher https://github.com/yt-dlp
Product yt-dlp

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.YTDDownloader. 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.YTDDownloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-07-17 23:04:12 (2 years ago)
File hash
d4f7d59fa20c70c83e1e032832a16040
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.YTDDownloader.

Timeline

First seen 2024-03-11 23:39:14 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-17 23:04:12 (2 years 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.

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.YTDDownloader, based on the latest analysis from 2024-07-17 23:04:12 (2 years ago).

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.YTDDownloader.

File Details

Product Name: yt-dlp
Company Name: https://github.com/yt-dlp
MD5: d4f7d59fa20c70c83e1e032832a16040
Size: 13 MB
First Published: 2024-03-11 23:39:14 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-07-17 23:04:12 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.YTDDownloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-07-17 23:04:12 (2 years 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%

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 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Australia
Share 20.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Australia with 20.0% 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 0x000013f0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 172032

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

.text 83456 bytes · 48.5% of section data
MD5 b444883b920f5c871dfd5d0549280f1e
.data 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 08f957c02ea08f2d7b02dfe6eb2b067d
.rdata 30720 bytes · 17.9% of section data
MD5 7f587d818ac762462942ef7fe814d577
.pdata 3584 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 b5529a1ce7a06b94f656c7dba1bc343f
.xdata 3584 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 79ae1562c09b619b8db0f3e8f2f0d27e
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4608 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 eaa252065c1c74a3d154b16692bb5a11
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 99f62ab07ce7f59bc7af5ce565585492
.tls 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 44032 bytes · 25.6% of section data
MD5 165f058f5f459ffb8aaefdc1e69cbd91
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 d216d5ed2ea020eaa038908b61445778

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.YTDDownloader

This report identifies yt-dlp.exe by MD5 d4f7d59fa20c70c83e1e032832a16040. 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 d4f7d59fa20c70c83e1e032832a16040.
  • 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.