bitcomet_x64.exe threat report

MD5 538eba2896237205ec383ee90452072a
Latest seen 2021-06-26 20:42:10 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-27 00:02:31 (7 years ago)
Size 17 MB
Publisher www.BitComet.com
Product BitComet 64-bit
Signed by Xing Wang

This report summarizes the file identity, detection status, publisher metadata, observed locations, and technical indicators for bitcomet_x64.exe. ThreatInfo currently classifies this sample as Hijack.Explorer.

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The latest ThreatInfo record shows bitcomet_x64.exe detected as Hijack.Explorer. You can download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the system and remove this detection if the file is present on your device.

Detection name
Hijack.Explorer
Last analysis
2021-06-26 20:42:10 (4 years ago)
File hash
538eba2896237205ec383ee90452072a
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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 Hijack.Explorer, based on the latest analysis from 2021-06-26 20:42:10 (4 years ago).

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 Hijack.Explorer.

Product Name: BitComet 64-bit
Company Name: www.BitComet.com
MD5: 538eba2896237205ec383ee90452072a
Size: 17 MB
First Published: 2018-06-27 00:02:31 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-06-26 20:42:10 (4 years ago)
Status: Hijack.Explorer (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-06-26 20:42:10 (4 years ago)
bitcomet_x64.exe detection screenshot

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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.

%programfiles%
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\download\bitcometportable\app
%profile%\downloads
%sysdrive%\games
%programfiles%\好用的下載工具\超強bt下載工具\app
%desktop%
%desktop%\bitcomet 比特彗星 1.48.12.28\bitcometportable\app
%programfiles%
%programfiles%

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.

BitComet.exe
bitcomet.exe
BitComet_x64.exe
bitcomet_x64.exe

This 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 30.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 62.6%
Windows 7 27.2%
Windows 8.1 8.7%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows Server 2003 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for bitcomet_x64.exe is Windows 10 with 62.6% 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.

bitcomet_x64.exe is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x005f7014

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 11025408 72c29615aafbdfacf56aae3565c52a8b
.rdata 4774912 352719adae0ff069a49daa9a3b2d3977
.data 571904 947679acbb24cc627f70a7b0418198f9
.pdata 489472 f8d0dc7f8f63766a6acc17ad813e6716
.rsrc 880640 029539a4b9febf764190f14c134045e7
.reloc 228352 69269d676a3c11085bf1316cc71aaabe

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.

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