GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ytdownloader.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.IE. 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
- Hijack.IE
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-26 04:00:50 (a day ago)
- File hash
- 7fbbebdfef5f3b4f6209ab13a44cf139
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.IE, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-26 04:00:50 (a day ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 04:00:50 (a day ago).
Company metadata: YT Helper. Product metadata: YT Downloader.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Hijack category for related samples and common context.
File context
ytdownloader.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with YT Downloader. The reported company name is YT Helper. The current detection status is Hijack.IE, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 04:00:50 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ytdownloader.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 Hijack.IE.
File Details
| Product Name: | YT Downloader |
| Company Name: | YT Helper |
| MD5: | 7fbbebdfef5f3b4f6209ab13a44cf139 |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-26 04:00:50 (a day ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-26 04:00:50 (a day ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.IE (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-26 04:00:50 (a day ago) |
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:
| %programfiles%\yt helper |
ThreatInfo has observed ytdownloader.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 ytdownloader.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand 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:
The most common operating system signal for ytdownloader.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
ytdownloader.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
851c25b96adf4d2a44339369e803244a
c80f1e36302d59ca00d564037d04edc9
6b8ac1e355e8dd58ac7f680738510266
a033bf0c3e7ebacb40d98eb4ee94b728
67d126302439f96f6e41d21252c7b480
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
4bccbc0f3acf048257a5c5e52abc9543
78424bb75a7895fe0704127e8a1fd010
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 Hijack.IE
This report identifies ytdownloader.exe by MD5 7fbbebdfef5f3b4f6209ab13a44cf139. It is part of the Hijack 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.