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BitComet_x64.exe 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
- 2021-02-27 16:46:51 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 230adbc9d222ed414a5e21adee085488
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 2018-06-27 04:08:47 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-27 16:46:51 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: www.BitComet.com. Product metadata: BitComet 64-bit.
Signed by Xing Wang. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
BitComet_x64.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 2021-02-27 16:46:51 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If BitComet_x64.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.
File Details
| Product Name: | BitComet 64-bit |
| Company Name: | www.BitComet.com |
| MD5: | 230adbc9d222ed414a5e21adee085488 |
| Size: | 17 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-06-27 04:08:47 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-27 16:46:51 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.InstallCore (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-27 16:46:51 (5 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: | Valid |
The signature on BitComet_x64.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:
| %programfiles% |
| %desktop% |
| %sysdrive%\trial |
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\新增資料夾 |
| %sysdrive%\nettool |
| %profile% |
| %sysdrive%\programas |
| %sysdrive%\程式及安裝\bt |
| %sysdrive%\應用程式 |
ThreatInfo has observed BitComet_x64.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.
File Names:
2 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen BitComet_x64.exe across 32 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 37.8% 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_x64.exe is Windows 10 with 52.6% 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_x64.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
4b539a4931a91baf1f05cfcbb2d23b11
f6a42b259c4e5c6dd3c272d08e37406a
dd43f830cf54894adf23e20f1183963d
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ba27cbc596dced9110bdff8963a62f7e
b4789aba5f8f6330e971fa22dc9b5036
548bef2fb804ee1636e456bc0de40d9e
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_x64.exe by MD5 230adbc9d222ed414a5e21adee085488. 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.