Vuze

Vuze 5.7.7.0 BitTorrent client for Windows

EXEWindows ExecutableAdware

Analysis of Vuze

Filename:
VuzeBittorrentClientInstaller.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
bde00314f437b8e383f0d1cac04c5f29e4edbd37c2b82f9e890c147280d281ff
MD5:
037d91c5c06601b3d6eab400ef72157e
Developer:
Azureus Software, Inc.
Virus test:
0 / 25
Updated:
Jul 26, 2025

Prognosis - Is Vuze safe?

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


Virus tests for Vuze

Avast Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 Passed.
AVG Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 Passed.
Avira Antivirus 8.3.3.20 Passed.
BitDefender 7.2 Passed.
Dr.Web 7.0.69.6040 1 warning detected (Program.Unwanted.143)
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2024.8.0.61147 Passed.
ESET NOD32 31414 1 warning detected (a variant of Win32/Vuze.D potentially unwanted)
F-Secure 18.10.1547.307 Passed.
Kaspersky 22.0.1.28 Passed.
Malwarebytes 4.5.5.54 1 warning detected (PUP.Optional.BundleInstaller)
Microsoft Defender 1.1.25050.6 Passed.
Norton 1.22.0.0 1 warning detected (PUA.Superfluss)
Panda 4.6.4.2 1 warning detected (PUP/DownloadAssistant)
Sophos 3.0.3.0 1 warning detected (Mal/Generic-R)
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 Passed.
TrendMicro 24.550.0.1002 Passed.
Webroot SecureAnywhere 8.0.8.53 1 warning detected (Mal/Generic-R)
ZoneAlarm Antivirus 10.2.064.000 Passed.


Malware report of cf1.vuze.com

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