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bdcatcon.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 8617d9cb024da3902bae8d7395ca8ffe
Latest seen 2026-05-19 16:01:06 (a week ago)
First seen 2021-01-05 13:49:51 (5 years ago)
Size 8 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-19 16:01:06 (a week ago)
File hash
8617d9cb024da3902bae8d7395ca8ffe
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-05 13:49:51 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-19 16:01:06 (a week ago).

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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

bdcatcon.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-19 16:01:06 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If bdcatcon.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.Heur!.

File Details

MD5: 8617d9cb024da3902bae8d7395ca8ffe
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2021-01-05 13:49:51 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-19 16:01:06 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-19 16:01:06 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

bdcatcon.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\thundersoft blu-ray ripper

ThreatInfo has observed bdcatcon.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 bdcatcon.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for bdcatcon.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

bdcatcon.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00020901
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 9133056

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

.text 412160 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 1484109f472f9458ed078ef865b63d6f
.rdata 209408 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 6d697d0bfd12c85e7c7d8a42a597d276
.data 14336 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 2ddb7ec4e33910c6b01d0564e24a04ca
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 584568d783300e149a02ddab2f14ce0f
.reloc 26624 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1b70877cdebfec8f42c4eb24118e8212
.bxpck 7300608 bytes · 79.9% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 01058855a0a12bab11577a4625644e3b
.main 1169408 bytes · 12.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 64dbdd652171166f7cbe33aa7c1e0c9b

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.Heur!

This report identifies bdcatcon.exe by MD5 8617d9cb024da3902bae8d7395ca8ffe. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 8617d9cb024da3902bae8d7395ca8ffe.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.