Is robocopy.exe malicious

Robocopy.exe is not malicious; it is a legitimate and powerful command-line file copy tool built into Microsoft Windows. However, like many system utilities, its powerful functionality can be misused.

🔍 How to Verify the Legitimacy of Robocopy.exe

Since malware can sometimes disguise itself with the same filename, you can perform these quick checks to ensure the robocopy.exe on your computer is genuine:

Check	What to Look For
File Location	The legitimate file is typically in C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Windows\SysWOW64.
Digital Signature	Check the file’s properties to confirm it is signed by Microsoft Corporation.
Antivirus Scan	Perform a scan with your security software if the file is in an unusual location or you notice system issues.

⚠️ A Note on Potential for Misuse

While robocopy.exe itself is safe, its powerful capabilities for copying, moving, and synchronizing large amounts of data make it a tool that can be repurposed for malicious activities, such as lateral movement across a network or exfiltrating data. This is why some security monitoring tools may flag its usage in specific, unusual contexts.

I hope this information helps you feel more secure. If you’d like to know how to check the file’s digital signature, just let me know