BitComet

BitComet 2.12 File-sharing app for Windows

EXEWindows ExecutableAdwareHeuristics

Analysis of BitComet

Filename:
BitComet_2.12_setup.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
d697314cd196c0e27f809a3231089e992a1d06b12a59c7334bbc880b47b6bd60
MD5:
02c0e8ef50cd4d496c85f7f5ee5008e3
Virus test:
2 / 26
Updated:
Jan 19, 2025

Prognosis - Is BitComet safe?

We tested BitComet and found it contains something users consider as adware.


Virus tests for BitComet

Avast Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 1 warning detected (Win32:Malware-gen)
AVG Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 1 warning detected (Win32:Malware-gen)
Avira Antivirus 8.3.3.20 1 virus detected (TR/AVI.Agent.gyaog)
BitDefender 7.2 Passed.
Dr.Web 7.0.65.5230 Passed.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2024.8.0.61147 Passed.
ESET NOD32 30564 1 warning detected (a variant of MSIL/DotSetupIo.B potentially unwanted)
F-Secure 18.10.1547.307 1 virus detected (Trojan.TR/AVI.Agent.gyaog)
Kaspersky 22.0.1.28 1 warning detected (not-a-virus:HEUR:Client-P2P.Win32.Agent.gen)
Malwarebytes 4.5.5.54 Passed.
McAfee 6.0.6.653 Passed.
Microsoft Defender 1.1.24090.11 Passed.
Norton 1.22.0.0 Passed.
Panda 4.6.4.2 1 warning detected (PUP/BitComet)
Sophos 2.5.5.0 1 warning detected (Generic Reputation PUA (PUA))
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 Passed.
TrendMicro 11.0.0.1006 Passed.
Webroot SecureAnywhere 8.0.8.53 1 warning detected (Generic Reputation PUA (PUA))
ZoneAlarm Antivirus 10.2.064.000 1 warning detected (HEUR:Client-P2P.Win32.Agent.gen)


Malware report of download.bitcomet.com

Dr.Web Link Checker
G-Data
Google Safebrowsing
Malware Patrol
Phishtank
VX Vault
Yandex