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IMF.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-03 23:00:22 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 97bc6ca328aaec9762a1c4783f6b8f1d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
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 2024-05-22 23:00:58 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-03 23:00:22 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Malware Fighter.
Signed by IObit CO., LTD. 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 PUP 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 PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-03 23:00:22 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP 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 PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | IObit Malware Fighter |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 97bc6ca328aaec9762a1c4783f6b8f1d |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-05-22 23:00:58 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-03 23:00:22 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-03 23:00:22 (2 months 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 CO., LTD |
| 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 |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-570899086-3664427904-4275551962-1001\$rdtax7i.1334\crack |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-570899086-3664427904-4275551962-1001\$rdtax7i.1334\iobit malware fighter pro 11.2.0.1334 |
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 Spain 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.
af4e41f0ed93c77a113740bcc0b30f37
7f2963e99b7bdeef316d33a2cb66f0ff
8407477c8afb16e9c44fa2d93598740d
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
1287b8f45366c2facc0f7c2cb138b0dc
e6ecd8e754c3600a9f2086e392793526
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
ea28e283a4da6fbb1e7e30b0f84124cc
c8a4cf6e7163a009b73d7166c7b0b805
196a4548c8f8837166610ada675d0ea7
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 PUP.Gen
This report identifies IMF.exe by MD5 97bc6ca328aaec9762a1c4783f6b8f1d. It is part of the PUP 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.