GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
uTorrent.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Rootkit.Gen. 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
- Rootkit.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- acb2ad11713fecfb90e02f71bab693a6
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Rootkit.Gen, part of the Rootkit threat category.
Low-level components designed to hide activity, persistence, or system changes. Related Rootkit reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-12-06 12:02:33 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: BitTorrent Inc.. Product metadata: µTorrent.
Signed by 上海域联软件技术有限公司. 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 Rootkit category for related samples and common context.
File context
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 Rootkit.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Rootkit reports for broader family-level investigation.
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 Rootkit.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | µTorrent |
| Company Name: | BitTorrent Inc. |
| MD5: | acb2ad11713fecfb90e02f71bab693a6 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-12-06 12:02:33 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Rootkit.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-22 21:55:52 (5 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: | 上海域联软件技术有限公司 |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on uTorrent.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:
| %appdata% |
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen uTorrent.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 Russian Federation with 62.5% 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 uTorrent.exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
uTorrent.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
770b41fde841d7ebca8e68a1c0adb5c9
cf501c69bf654b83ae87525383c752f2
75fd2e566c5d5b24f29948cc3083df6e
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
72689b2cb23689cf59b60d1c7681aef9
e69592d2cbf97086b79e437f45bbcc79
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 Rootkit.Gen
This report identifies uTorrent.exe by MD5 acb2ad11713fecfb90e02f71bab693a6. It is part of the Rootkit 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.