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ytbb.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 fe04fa89e1767e32097facaf11f58566
Latest seen 2021-12-08 21:59:01 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-09 05:04:50 (8 years ago)
Size 225 KB
Publisher Yahoo! Inc.
Product Yahoo! Toolbar
Signed by Yahoo! Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-09 05:04:50 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-08 21:59:01 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Yahoo! Inc.. Product metadata: Yahoo! Toolbar.

Digital signature

Signed by Yahoo! Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

ytbb.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Yahoo! Toolbar. The reported company name is Yahoo! Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-08 21:59:01 (4 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: Yahoo! Toolbar
Company Name: Yahoo! Inc.
MD5: fe04fa89e1767e32097facaf11f58566
Size: 225 KB
First Published: 2017-08-09 05:04:50 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-08 21:59:01 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-08 21:59:01 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Yahoo! Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on ytbb.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn10
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn13
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn14
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn12
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn8
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn7
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn6
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn3
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn1
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn9

ThreatInfo has observed ytbb.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.

Windows 10 55.1%
Windows 7 36.7%
Windows XP 4.1%
Windows Vista 4.1%

The most common operating system signal for ytbb.exe is Windows 10 with 55.1% 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.

ytbb.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 0x00019793
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 223232

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

.text 145920 bytes · 65.4% of section data
MD5 7bef963d0f6f66f6adc22c1991e64e9d
.rdata 37376 bytes · 16.7% of section data
MD5 25c4d36e85414fdc149766a39e098c87
.data 10752 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 eb954ab9f4d06db752b369b7f0a2b84a
.rsrc 14848 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 6dd067a9b53e08131b177865aab267ca
.reloc 14336 bytes · 6.4% of section data
MD5 a8b3f914025db8d12cb61858f115b551

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with fe04fa89e1767e32097facaf11f58566.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.