GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
IMFBigUpgrade.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as AIDetect.0cb9d8a.
First seen 2023-06-17 23:38:27 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-17 23:38:27 (2 years 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.
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.
File context
IMFBigUpgrade.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 AIDetect.0cb9d8a, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-17 23:38:27 (2 years ago).
If IMFBigUpgrade.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 AIDetect.0cb9d8a.
File Details
| Product Name: | IObit Malware Fighter |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 29eb39c2509bc605d356ee874e45702e |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-06-17 23:38:27 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-17 23:38:27 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | AIDetect.0cb9d8a (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-17 23:38:27 (2 years 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: | Valid |
The signature on IMFBigUpgrade.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen IMFBigUpgrade.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 100.0% 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 IMFBigUpgrade.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
IMFBigUpgrade.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.
3184139db7945cdc63b92b2b4393da44
c148f740f26ebeb83cfd7865c23e6f14
6856d68a28fd66eb5d4240e65588c56c
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d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
83965528aa7b0c6b8b3601274700bb9f
e2731d0235d665b06de0be0539ebee1f
25584fa606b99ea90308144410f93c49
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 AIDetect.0cb9d8a
This report identifies IMFBigUpgrade.exe by MD5 29eb39c2509bc605d356ee874e45702e. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.