uTorrent.exe threat report

MD5 37df22c01c8778e13fff10aef50a0839
Latest seen 2022-08-19 23:49:35 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 11:22:43 (8 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher BitTorrent Inc.
Product µTorrent

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Occamy. 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
Ransom.Occamy
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-08-19 23:49:35 (3 years ago)
File hash
37df22c01c8778e13fff10aef50a0839
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Occamy.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 11:22:43 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-19 23:49:35 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: BitTorrent Inc.. Product metadata: µTorrent.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

uTorrent.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with µTorrent. The reported company name is BitTorrent Inc.. The current detection status is Ransom.Occamy, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-19 23:49:35 (3 years ago).

If uTorrent.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 Ransom.Occamy.

Product Name: µTorrent
Company Name: BitTorrent Inc.
MD5: 37df22c01c8778e13fff10aef50a0839
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2017-05-22 11:22:43 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-19 23:49:35 (3 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Occamy (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-19 23:49:35 (3 years ago)
uTorrent.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.

%appdata%\utorrent\updates
%sysdrive%\downloads\utorrent
%sysdrive%\programmes & logiciels\utorrent pro 3.4.6 build 42178 setup+crack

ThreatInfo has observed uTorrent.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.

3.4.6_42178.exe
uTorrent.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.

66.7%
33.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 66.7%
Windows 10 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for uTorrent.exe is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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.

uTorrent.exe is identified as pe for 32 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: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00235f4e

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 2647552 bba9345cceec292e37259ae0e03dbf8f
.rdata 731136 c5c3c64d4a5b8f4ad33bd1d74ea03452
.data 142336 694a80e4213835fc2b9e91488a298d09
.rsrc 1355264 b6164fb1276d484c034395e408a07e71

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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