Executable files (.exe) are the most common delivery method for web-based malware. Files with names like "Updated 30.09.2021.exe" are frequently used by hackers to distribute:
Use VirusTotal to scan the file or your system's built-in antivirus. Youtube Viewbot Updated 30.09.2021.exe
Your personal files could be encrypted and held for payment. Why "Viewbots" Are a Trap for Creators Executable files (
If you have already downloaded this file, do not open it. If you have run it: Why "Viewbots" Are a Trap for Creators If
Many users who have experimented with such "tools" later find their own accounts being used as part of a bot network to watch other people's videos without their knowledge. How to Protect Yourself
Even if the file wasn't a virus (which it almost certainly is), using bots to inflate engagement is a fast track to losing your channel.
If you are in the Partner Program, botting views can lead to a lifetime ban from AdSense, meaning you can never legally make money from YouTube again.