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IMF.exe threat report
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Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-03-01 23:02:00 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 0cd1431ce7208eb85550fb2b67204301
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-06-01 19:25:12 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-01 23:02:00 (a year ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Malware Fighter.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
IMF.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IObit Malware Fighter. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-01 23:02:00 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If IMF.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | IObit Malware Fighter |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 0cd1431ce7208eb85550fb2b67204301 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-06-01 19:25:12 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-03-01 23:02:00 (a year ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-03-01 23:02:00 (a year ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | IObit Information Technology |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on IMF.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:
| %programfiles%\iobit |
| %profile%\downloads\iobit malware fighter pro 8.0.1.467 rc + crack\iobit malware fighter pro 8.0.1.467 rc + crack\crack |
| %profile%\compressed\new folder (4)\[gigapurbalingga.net]_iobtmlwfghtpr801467rc\crack.rar |
| %profile%\downloads\iobit malware fighter pro 8.0.1.467 rc + crack full version\crack.rar |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %temp% |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-140750580-805402883-3519130700-1001\$r8ls489\crack.rar |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-140750580-805402883-3519130700-1001 |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin |
| %programfiles%\windows nt\crack.rar |
ThreatInfo has observed IMF.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 IMF.exe across 23 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Belgium with 13.0% 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 IMF.exe is Windows 10 with 71.4% 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
IMF.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.
c54fd1381768e87287beb1493dfcc4ba
828f88e78ee0bea7be4e935331319e23
e01d4b9c40f647e00c873d8247d59847
00000000000000000000000000000000
ea6b3ad93c06d41bdddc9ee71b48e4dd
446c6fa66adec9f2e5d3e73612f0414a
00000000000000000000000000000000
2fef4f6b66471821dd0dbae2c4b6a2d3
3352ef3f3bf7787fe56b6fdfe4d8485c
e5a18efe573c0a39f519e2000c722a36
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
GridinSoft detects this file as General Threat
This report identifies IMF.exe by MD5 0cd1431ce7208eb85550fb2b67204301. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.