GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
AutoDefrag.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-03-25 18:46:00 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-06 23:06:48 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Smart Defrag.
Signed by IObit Information Technology. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
AutoDefrag.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Defrag. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-06 23:06:48 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | Smart Defrag |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 63911c143e79ec6a504d1a2aaebd755e |
| Size: | 306 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-03-25 18:46:00 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-05-06 23:06:48 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-05-06 23:06:48 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | IObit Information Technology |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on AutoDefrag.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\_genie timeline(1)\0\c\program files (x86)\iobit\smart defrag |
| %sysdrive%\dans-pc\backup set 2018-09-30 222810\backup files 2018-09-30 222810\backup files 13.zip\c\program files (x86)\iobit |
| %sysdrive%\dans-pc\backup set 2018-10-09 010405\backup files 2018-10-09 010405\backup files 11.zip\c\program files (x86)\iobit |
| %sysdrive%\dans-pc\backup set 2018-11-17 210000\backup files 2018-11-17 210000\backup files 11.zip\c\program files (x86)\iobit |
| %sysdrive%\dans-pc\backup set 2018-10-19 210001\backup files 2018-10-19 210001\backup files 11.zip\c\program files (x86)\iobit |
| %sysdrive%\dans-pc\backup set 2018-09-23 210001\backup files 2018-09-23 210001\backup files 16.zip\c\program files (x86)\iobit |
| %sysdrive%\dans-pc\backup set 2018-11-08 210000\backup files 2018-11-08 210000\backup files 11.zip\c\program files (x86)\iobit |
| %sysdrive%\dans-pc\backup set 2018-09-15 160927\backup files 2018-09-15 160927\backup files 10.zip\c\program files (x86)\iobit |
| %sysdrive%\dans-pc\backup set 2018-10-30 210001\backup files 2018-10-30 210001\backup files 11.zip\c\program files (x86)\iobit |
| %sysdrive%\dans-pc\backup set 2018-12-11 210001\backup files 2018-12-11 210001\backup files 11.zip\c\program files (x86)\iobit |
ThreatInfo has observed AutoDefrag.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 AutoDefrag.exe across 25 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 28.0% 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 AutoDefrag.exe is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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
AutoDefrag.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.
30404c751d0aed300e060bae9e9b02eb
bd44d31c692f5aa61c305430d5a82dad
a837cb711510f63b2de905811c95dbd8
bca49ab39d0a70633798146e0fcc583a
8eb73c431c54fe5fe634042d7414f0d7
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.