What is the benefit of using file hash along with the file name in a threat hunting repository search?

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It helps to find if some instances of the hash are actually associated with a different file

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It helps to make sure the hash is really a malware

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It helps to check the malware even if the malware variant uses a different file name

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It helps locate a file as threat hunting only allows hash search

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