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qbittorrent.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-20 23:00:42 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- b214e2816821967eb71530e8c21afc04
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-03-20 23:00:42 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-20 23:00:42 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: The qBittorrent Project. Product metadata: qBittorrent.
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 Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
qbittorrent.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with qBittorrent. The reported company name is The qBittorrent Project. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-20 23:00:42 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If qbittorrent.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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | qBittorrent |
| Company Name: | The qBittorrent Project |
| MD5: | b214e2816821967eb71530e8c21afc04 |
| Size: | 39 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-20 23:00:42 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-20 23:00:42 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-20 23:00:42 (2 months 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.
Common Places:
| %startup% |
ThreatInfo has observed qbittorrent.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 qbittorrent.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 Bangladesh 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 qbittorrent.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
qbittorrent.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.
35fa810e804384efed1331c895ea990c
d7da7f27b59f3d1cf4af5c32dfa96e35
557dd41ad2ecf0479dfc8f95133fdf41
dc47702c82f2a9fe3b3305742f1d58b2
4748b15c1875674f4a10d4536955502a
18015ed74578ae004a9f2ff5f9568460
f7ec5e3c6bc1e0a163a8257ad9035f48
7a71c03729f51eed377688becf4fd0f0
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies qbittorrent.exe by MD5 b214e2816821967eb71530e8c21afc04. It is part of the Susp 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.