GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
BitComet.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Downloader. 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
- Trojan.Downloader
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-17 22:01:07 (a week ago)
- File hash
- aeb352e818af1de09894d5d50a7478cc
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-04-16 23:00:39 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-05-17 22:01:07 (a week ago).
Company metadata: www.BitComet.com. Product metadata: BitComet.
Signed by Shanghai Comet Network Technology. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
BitComet.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BitComet. The reported company name is www.BitComet.com. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-17 22:01:07 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
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 Trojan.Downloader.
File Details
| Product Name: | BitComet |
| Company Name: | www.BitComet.com |
| MD5: | aeb352e818af1de09894d5d50a7478cc |
| Size: | 12 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-16 23:00:39 (a month ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-17 22:01:07 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-17 22:01:07 (a week ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Shanghai Comet Network Technology |
| 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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\80 gb\programme |
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen BitComet.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for BitComet.exe is Windows 7 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.
Analysis
BitComet.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
98c66d5c387671e87388e83360170954
3b48005ab0ae28d8d8f910b8d7cfbf56
4cf8a8dc9e19304d370550f34fe9dd5b
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
424bee95e0cc996e7cde2275ad12dffa
cf3e7e63f9469b55c430c45e8e608c7f
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 Trojan.Downloader
This report identifies BitComet.exe by MD5 aeb352e818af1de09894d5d50a7478cc. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.