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BitCometAgent.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
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
- 2022-09-29 23:26:48 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- bc1b725013d3f10fe73457df0cc02231
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallCore, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-09-22 23:21:58 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-29 23:26:48 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: BitComet. Product metadata: BitCometAgent.
Signed by Xing Wang. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
BitCometAgent.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BitCometAgent. The reported company name is BitComet. The current detection status is Adware.InstallCore, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-29 23:26:48 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If BitCometAgent.dll 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | BitCometAgent |
| Company Name: | BitComet |
| MD5: | bc1b725013d3f10fe73457df0cc02231 |
| Size: | 871 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-09-22 23:21:58 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-09-29 23:26:48 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.InstallCore (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-09-29 23:26:48 (3 years 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: | Xing Wang |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on BitCometAgent.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\bitcomet stable (build 1.87.3.28) 比特彗星全功能解锁豪华版.7z\bitcomet stable (build 1.87.3.28) 比特彗星全功能解锁豪华版 |
| %programfiles%\bitcomet |
ThreatInfo has observed BitCometAgent.dll 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 BitCometAgent.dll 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 Taiwan 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 BitCometAgent.dll 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.
Analysis
BitCometAgent.dll 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.
129fcd656a0c3e254fd426bf7f132004
67dfb715f576038af16ecba5fb7b2a3a
9911bf14a0d2e9f4d7ef196820539e03
d36fd9aba839976a5ff059a71052dd76
3175b007b60eaa7ceec6821c72506b2e
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 BitCometAgent.dll by MD5 bc1b725013d3f10fe73457df0cc02231. It is part of the Adware 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.