GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ytouk.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-02-06 21:02:45 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-06 21:02:45 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Mozilla Foundation. Product metadata: Network Security Services.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
ytouk.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Network Security Services. The reported company name is Mozilla Foundation. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-06 21:02:45 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ytouk.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
| Product Name: | Network Security Services |
| Company Name: | Mozilla Foundation |
| MD5: | 8d1e622da4144e3aebc04c86807ff747 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-02-06 21:02:45 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-02-06 21:02:45 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-02-06 21:02:45 (4 years 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen ytouk.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 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.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for ytouk.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
ytouk.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.
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
69b552ce4ae692a663b48ad80261f1d7
33999a2ba63e5947dff37fbb6bb4cad9
e34d426bd5d7f84ddc2e922cde96190f
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 Trojan.Downloader
This report identifies ytouk.exe by MD5 8d1e622da4144e3aebc04c86807ff747. It is part of the Trojan 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.