GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
IMF.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-04-07 23:00:56 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 17:01:02 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Malware Fighter.
Signed by IObit Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 17:01:02 (2 weeks 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: | IObit Malware Fighter |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 7cc12d7ca0ba09461e3e03e370e8cbc6 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-07 23:00:56 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 17:01:02 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 17:01:02 (2 weeks ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | IObit Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on IMF.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 |
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 2 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 50.0% 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 100.0% 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
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.
ffbed6551a608cbe5aaacc97b726ca9e
8ecad28e0de92f097e1b69a96708e886
ad52b40f224ca8f196e3a72961d605c7
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
58d3f875430d7019bf3f7c013e35e04e
de8a10b2e7b36a581943a07965a6e34c
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
59d82c4dec8afa94e460f680ee58b1ed
118a161d155c175d8c8e3d378b6d0276
f09a05d1b0f67b55e6f1825de6e8893e
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.