Use VirusTotal to scan the file or your system's built-in antivirus.
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.
Bots generate views with zero watch time and no engagement. This tells YouTube your content is "clickbait," causing the algorithm to stop recommending your videos to real people.
These hide within the "bot" to give attackers remote access to your PC.