PUP.Optional.YTDVideoDownloader (file analysis)

The PUP.Optional.YTDVideoDownloader is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

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What PUP.Optional.YTDVideoDownloader virus can do?

• Executable code extraction
• Creates RWX memory
• Attempts to connect to a dead IP:Port (14 unique times)
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• Deletes its original binary from disk
• Sniffs keystrokes
• Creates a hidden or system file
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Creates a copy of itself
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine PUP.Optional.YTDVideoDownloader?

File Info:
crc32: C9D3E929
md5: 63b439697488f6dd8c60bb602875c8fc
name: 63B439697488F6DD8C60BB602875C8FC.mlw
sha1: c5ba541c9e1477a4c83bb98f244d0ba2d23a94fe
sha256: 37355f20d419935b1063649e89f7b2ce50775f7a0c4926fc6946d4c74e384ca4
sha512: d914c6dbd759030b5e8bd558ba970c19b708bd287b91ad9bb34abb7f77680de6a183dee103c4e037a07af3c5488b562217742a76739de99021e0d4f438bfc32c
ssdeep: 6144:MR+xXg6yyKaU/vEYoeiEFIgI5XlsWEfxBOGK6AJ1yG5F+CujIJUId/iqk7B5YV9U:U4DUUTeZNGlsZfDREHyGrGj4iqSCVHy/
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2007-2020 GreenTree Applications SRL
FileVersion: 5.9.18.6
ProductName: YTD Video Downloader Application
ProductVersion: 5.9.18.6
FileDescription: YTD Video Downloader Application
OriginalFilename: Setup.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x04e4

PUP.Optional.YTDVideoDownloader also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.YTDVideoDownloader?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.