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BitComet.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.InstallCore File reputation report
MD5 097ab9b1c48672c4af24118e4a2af66d
Latest seen 2021-05-12 20:07:03 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-09 20:12:21 (5 years ago)
Size 22 MB
Publisher www.BitComet.com
Product BitComet 64-bit
Signed by Xing Wang

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.InstallCore. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
Adware.InstallCore
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-05-12 20:07:03 (5 years ago)
File hash
097ab9b1c48672c4af24118e4a2af66d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallCore.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-09 20:12:21 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-12 20:07:03 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: www.BitComet.com. Product metadata: BitComet 64-bit.

Digital signature

Signed by Xing Wang. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

BitComet.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BitComet 64-bit. The reported company name is www.BitComet.com. The current detection status is Adware.InstallCore, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-12 20:07:03 (5 years ago).

If BitComet.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Adware.InstallCore.

Product Name: BitComet 64-bit
Company Name: www.BitComet.com
MD5: 097ab9b1c48672c4af24118e4a2af66d
Size: 22 MB
First Published: 2021-05-09 20:12:21 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-12 20:07:03 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.InstallCore (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-12 20:07:03 (5 years ago)
BitComet.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Signed By: Xing Wang
Status: Valid

The signature on BitComet.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed BitComet.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for BitComet.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

BitComet.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00827494
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 23994368

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 14159872 bytes · 59.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 ea89e5140402f44173fff95cece35f41
.rdata 6491648 bytes · 27.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 d77501725779bb110e69ec6418f33cc1
.data 446464 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 36a74c9077a8c6919d6f89461af00573
.pdata 585728 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 501dbb9749482adfaeae410f8c144887
.detourc 9216 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4f75607f41ef794dd219efd482566d1c
.detourd 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 edda25907019e5cc74c177f6952e5e4b
.rsrc 2001408 bytes · 8.3% of section data
MD5 d333ba1b4b460a3e59f0a71f520e3b37
.reloc 299520 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 d15d5e4d40abcd80e26bded8d6ab7ac5

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.InstallCore

This report identifies BitComet.exe by MD5 097ab9b1c48672c4af24118e4a2af66d. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 097ab9b1c48672c4af24118e4a2af66d.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.