GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
bitcomet.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.Explorer. 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
- Hijack.Explorer
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-12-09 21:12:16 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- b453ad25517c6b41f7c294a0497f9976
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.Explorer, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-10-08 20:47:45 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-09 21:12:16 (4 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.
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 Hijack category for related samples and common context.
File context
bitcomet.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 2021-12-09 21:12:16 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If bitcomet.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.
File Details
| Product Name: | BitComet 64-bit |
| Company Name: | www.BitComet.com |
| MD5: | b453ad25517c6b41f7c294a0497f9976 |
| Size: | 23 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-10-08 20:47:45 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-12-09 21:12:16 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.Explorer (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-12-09 21:12:16 (4 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.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed bitcomet.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.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom 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:
The most common operating system signal for bitcomet.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.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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be2c6c697cca4934b6528a028cea86bf
1f7535947f4a417683376a29c04d06da
1a1775bc7ff89477561ea11c2bcedc2e
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ea7adb60553fabad79fc780c9591cc90
bf86c800da85b8ca7f13412d8de9ec87
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 Hijack.Explorer
This report identifies bitcomet.exe by MD5 b453ad25517c6b41f7c294a0497f9976. It is part of the Hijack 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.