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bitcomet_x64.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.InstallCore File reputation report
MD5 5b535d2340b4bafa4d02c8ff817a3a41
Latest seen 2022-09-22 23:25:49 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-09-22 23:25:49 (3 years ago)
Size 22 MB
Publisher www.BitComet.com
Product BitComet 64-bit
Signed by Xing Wang

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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 23:25:49 (3 years ago)
File hash
5b535d2340b4bafa4d02c8ff817a3a41
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallCore, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2022-09-22 23:25:49 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-22 23:25:49 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: www.BitComet.com. Product metadata: BitComet 64-bit.

Digital signature

Signed by Xing Wang. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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 Adware category for related samples and common 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 23:25:49 (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.

Product Name: BitComet 64-bit
Company Name: www.BitComet.com
MD5: 5b535d2340b4bafa4d02c8ff817a3a41
Size: 22 MB
First Published: 2022-09-22 23:25:49 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-09-22 23:25:49 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.InstallCore (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-09-22 23:25:49 (3 years ago)
bitcomet_x64.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.

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.

%sysdrive%\应用\bitcomet_v1.77.5.3_stable_mod

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0082f164
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 24071168

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

.text 14202368 bytes · 59.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 cb201f313f567e57da3900a4afe18e49
.rdata 6518784 bytes · 27.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 fc6993ce412d1dcd14f454499fd0e8d3
.data 449536 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 ae2bbfe633eb96ed79905a8e91ed3879
.pdata 587776 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 7d0f187e43600b7dea332ceb607c60a2
.detourc 9216 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6451fea72106db038675ee71f31e559a
.detourd 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 edda25907019e5cc74c177f6952e5e4b
.rsrc 2001408 bytes · 8.3% of section data
MD5 83b1fef4c0f39686818178e6730df6e6
.reloc 301568 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 c62c451a3c2e250a9f429da8812db950

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 5b535d2340b4bafa4d02c8ff817a3a41. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 5b535d2340b4bafa4d02c8ff817a3a41.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.