GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ytcnt.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-22 10:16:37 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-04 20:18:27 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Yahoo Japan Corporation.. Product metadata: ytcnt Module.
Signed by Yahoo Japan Corporation. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
ytcnt.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ytcnt Module. The reported company name is Yahoo Japan Corporation.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-04 20:18:27 (5 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | ytcnt Module |
| Company Name: | Yahoo Japan Corporation. |
| MD5: | 0db6714806b97a6762f52deef74d7108 |
| Size: | 136 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 10:16:37 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-04-04 20:18:27 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-04-04 20:18:27 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Yahoo Japan Corporation |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ytcnt.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\yahoo!j\toolbar |
| %programfiles%\yahoo!j |
ThreatInfo has observed ytcnt.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 ytcnt.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Japan with 98.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for ytcnt.exe is Windows 10 with 68.8% 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
ytcnt.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
26e419020f0d8d370af4fa0e876cf84d
9896cf9623c1b230c29e1fc57851cb70
82ee0651be5f0ff186d9beee4ca2da3f
7bc9adc406928f1801b5784046c08d23
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.