yt-dlp.exe threat report

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This report summarizes the file identity, detection status, publisher metadata, observed locations, and technical indicators for yt-dlp.exe. ThreatInfo currently classifies this sample as Trojan.Downloader.

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The latest ThreatInfo record shows yt-dlp.exe detected as Trojan.Downloader. You can download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the system and remove this detection if the file is present on your device.

Detection name

Trojan.Downloader

Last analysis

2026-01-19 23:01:04 (4 months ago)

File hash

e15c7459eb433b6bb9db70c166b49628

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yt-dlp.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with yt-dlp_x86. The reported company name is https://github.com/yt-dlp. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-19 23:01:04 (4 months 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 Trojan.Downloader.

File Details

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.

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.

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Portugal with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

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 32 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.

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.