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FF_SPNativeMessage.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0b3343c7f91b45f515b764c11409e0cf
Latest seen 2021-02-11 04:24:38 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-05 04:16:32 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher IObit
Product Surfing Protection
Signed by IObit Information Technology

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-02-05 04:16:32 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-11 04:24:38 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Surfing Protection.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

FF_SPNativeMessage.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Surfing Protection. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-11 04:24:38 (5 years ago).

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: Surfing Protection
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 0b3343c7f91b45f515b764c11409e0cf
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-02-05 04:16:32 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-11 04:24:38 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-11 04:24:38 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology
Status: Valid

The signature on FF_SPNativeMessage.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\iobit\advanced systemcare

ThreatInfo has observed FF_SPNativeMessage.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 FF_SPNativeMessage.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Taiwan
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 85.0%
Windows 7 15.0%

The most common operating system signal for FF_SPNativeMessage.exe is Windows 10 with 85.0% 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

FF_SPNativeMessage.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0011a508
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1501184

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 1146880 bytes · 76.4% of section data
MD5 7755c46d8ba6ac7c8b0f3135da0cd6b1
.itext 23040 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4bb97c0c9eee3e3e0c588da46a8f224e
.data 29696 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 4e2ae6907d9b3e3b8a903821e9187ca6
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 16384 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 0f517d20ac00b89e8dfc6e52a1ea70f8
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a5aa90c78eafd7fe73c5f57fb3f99546
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 cd17077df4b7a39770bfe53dcd79902a
.reloc 72192 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 ea98da705712f1375228ad4370bd5bc4
.rsrc 211968 bytes · 14.1% of section data
MD5 12ee0ddbc077411a83e6b2cce7eb238a

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 0b3343c7f91b45f515b764c11409e0cf.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.