YTDownloader
by Goobzo Ltd.
What is YTDownloader?
YTDownloader is software application developed by Goobzo Ltd.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 55.65% of installations running this operating system. YTDownloader's installer is typically 11.00 MB in size and installs around 7 files.
YTDownloader is most popular in the United States with 59.79% of installations residing in this country.
YTDownloader adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times.
About YTDownloader?
YTDownloader is a browser extension designed to seamlessly integrate with Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. This extension is capable of modifying the browser's search and home pages, as well as handling 404 errors and DNS redirections. It may also make changes to certain browser settings, potentially compromising security. The software is distributed through the Adknowledge Fusion Installer, a download manager that offers ad-supported commercial products. This includes browser extensions supported by advertisements. It is important to note that this software is often distributed through malvertising practices on websites such as 2-fusioninstall.com and 5-pn-installer.com.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in YTDownloader.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| AhnLab-V3 | 2014.11.15.00 | Win-PUP/CrossRider |
| AVG | 15.0.0.4189 | Skodna.A8D |
| Avira | 7.11.185.228 | ADWARE/CrossRider.Gen |
| AVware | 1.5.0.21 | Goobzo (fs) |
| Baidu-International | 3.5.1.41473 | Adware.Win32.CrossAd.BAI |
| CAT-QuickHeal | 14.00 | AdWare.Shopper.r5 (Not a Virus) |
| Comodo Security | 20086 | ApplicUnwnt |
| ESET-NOD32 | 10727 | a variant of Win32/ShopperPro.A |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 5.0.999.0 | Riskware/ShopperPro |
| G Data | 24 | Win32.Application.GoobZo.A |
| K7 AntiVirus | 9.185.14021 | Unwanted-Program ( 004a8e8b1 ) |
| K7GW | 9.185.14022 | Unwanted-Program ( 004a8e8b1 ) |
| Kaspersky | 12.0.0.1225 | not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Shopper.adw |
| McAfee | 6.0.5.614 | Artemis!1C87F08674BB |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | v2014.2 | BehavesLike.Win32.PUP.bh |
| Panda Antivirus | 4.6.4.2 | Adware/Goobzo |
| Sophos | 4.98.0 | Goobzo |
| Symantec | 20141.1.0.330 | WS.Reputation.1 |
| Tencent | 1.0.0.1 | Win32.Trojan.Falsesign.Eanv |
| Trend Micro | 9.740.0.1012 | TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0VJG14 |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 9.700.0.1001 | TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0VJG14 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus | 3.12.26.3 | AdWare.Shopper |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 34802 | Goobzo (fs) |
| Zillya | 2.0.0.1982 | Adware.Shopper.Win32.299 |
Software Behaviors
- Scheduled tasks:
-
- YTDownloader.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Launch 21991' (runs on registration).
Startup Entries
- Startup tasks:
-
- YTDownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named YTDownloader.
- Updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named YTDownloaderUpd.
- Registry entries:
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- YTDownloader.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'YTDownloader' and executes as "C:\Program Files\YTDownloader\YTDownloader.exe" /boot.
Software Details
- URL:
- https://www.ytdownloader.com
- Support:
- –
- Installation path:
- C:\Program Files\ytdownloader
- Uninstaller:
- C:\Program Files\YTDownloader\YTDUninstall.exe
- Size:
- 11.00 MB
- Language:
- English
YTDownloader Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- ytdownloader.exe
- Name:
- YTDownloader
- Path:
- C:\Program Files\ytdownloader\ytdownloader.exe
- MD5:
- 1a6d0c01988a1d9cf9d0f0ff369d4884
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
|
EXE
|
Updater.exe
Adware
|
1c87f08674bba40e87ead595f88f9508 |
|
EXE
|
dfc1d555056321af92371bfc646cb6f6 | |
|
DLL
|
1e8c9d175db8b0ee63b41d523d1714de | |
|
EXE
|
453abed2eb17282e924cfda52584fc5c | |
|
SYS
|
16feb600660e9fc0b88f75237987ca17 | |
|
EXE
|
eac2a561f1d2f9747de16a960dc6b8a9 | |
|
EXE
|
1a6d0c01988a1d9cf9d0f0ff369d4884 |