BitComet

BitComet 2.17 Virus and Malware Tests

EXEWindows ExecutableAdware

Analysis of BitComet

Filename:
BitComet_2.17_setup.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
819b46e438f85700fda15a8838f99a28720d4bd9bbba50c4ab11ef5a8361d28d
MD5:
385c23aa853ca6ba15909948355c6f0e
Virus test:
2 / 25
Updated:
Sep 29, 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 (FileRepMalware)
AVG Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 1 virus detected (FileRepMalware)
Avira Antivirus 8.3.3.22 Passed.
BitDefender 7.2 Passed.
Dr.Web 7.0.72.9030 Passed.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2024.8.0.61147 Passed.
ESET NOD32 31938 1 warning detected (a variant of MSIL/DotSetupIo.B potentially unwanted)
F-Secure 18.10.1547.307 Passed.
Kaspersky 22.0.1.28 Passed.
Malwarebytes 3.1.0.166 Passed.
Microsoft Defender 1.1.25080.5 1 virus detected (Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml)
Norton 1.22.0.0 Passed.
Panda 4.6.4.2 1 warning detected (PUP/BitComet)
Sophos 3.2.1.0 Passed.
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 Passed.
TrendMicro 24.550.0.1002 Passed.
Webroot SecureAnywhere 8.0.8.53 Passed.
ZoneAlarm Antivirus 10.2.064.000 Passed.


Malware report of download.bitcomet.com

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