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Y.exe -

Security researchers have documented several common attributes for legitimate-looking but malicious versions of this file:

If is active on your system, you may notice the following symptoms: 256 bytes or 173

A trojan often used to steal sensitive information like passwords and banking details. though a UPX-packed version of 22

Typically around 32,256 bytes or 173,056 bytes , though a UPX-packed version of 22,016 bytes has also been observed. BIOS serial number

Because is almost never a legitimate system file, it is recommended to treat it as a threat: Microsoft Learn Windows Defender detects every exe file on my PC as a virus

Frequent pop-ups stating "y.exe missing" or "y.exe has encountered a problem". How to Handle and Remove y.exe

It can collect your machine name, BIOS serial number, and network adapter configurations.

Y.exe -

Information and links to geospatial data and interactive mapping websites and GIS related software

Security researchers have documented several common attributes for legitimate-looking but malicious versions of this file:

If is active on your system, you may notice the following symptoms:

A trojan often used to steal sensitive information like passwords and banking details.

Typically around 32,256 bytes or 173,056 bytes , though a UPX-packed version of 22,016 bytes has also been observed.

Because is almost never a legitimate system file, it is recommended to treat it as a threat: Microsoft Learn Windows Defender detects every exe file on my PC as a virus

Frequent pop-ups stating "y.exe missing" or "y.exe has encountered a problem". How to Handle and Remove y.exe

It can collect your machine name, BIOS serial number, and network adapter configurations.