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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
- 2022-09-22 23:25:58 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- aca16c355a0dfa40b5a852f7fbb9e721
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 23:25:58 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-22 23:25:58 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: www.BitComet.com. Product metadata: BitComet 64-bit.
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
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 2022-09-22 23:25:58 (3 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: | aca16c355a0dfa40b5a852f7fbb9e721 |
| Size: | 23 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-09-22 23:25:58 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-09-22 23:25:58 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.InstallCore (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-09-22 23:25:58 (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 BitComet_x64.exe 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 |
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen BitComet_x64.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 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 BitComet_x64.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.
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.
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8da68e2657d1ab07a6c18799014da35d
063b3335a8d1715c5075f19e8901a782
022d4c3591cfcedd85edcdda4eb7c6be
c8b51a005f1d6a0d370c4d314f265bcc
edda25907019e5cc74c177f6952e5e4b
21e9e496bc014cb11a44684040ae432e
8d957d119cee37ca99feda2b708a8120
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 aca16c355a0dfa40b5a852f7fbb9e721. 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.