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IMFDownProtect.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 36128ec4c40086ab39dcc7ff2eddf87e
Latest seen 2021-02-19 16:08:15 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-15 04:05:32 (5 years ago)
Size 37 KB
Publisher IObit
Product IObit Malware Fighter
Signed by IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-02-15 04:05:32 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-19 16:08:15 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Malware Fighter.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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

IMFDownProtect.sys 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 2021-02-19 16:08:15 (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: IObit Malware Fighter
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 36128ec4c40086ab39dcc7ff2eddf87e
Size: 37 KB
First Published: 2021-02-15 04:05:32 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-19 16:08:15 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-19 16:08:15 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on IMFDownProtect.sys 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\iobit malware fighter\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed IMFDownProtect.sys 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 IMFDownProtect.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Thailand
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for IMFDownProtect.sys 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

IMFDownProtect.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x00006190
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 11264

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

.text 4608 bytes · 40.9% of section data
MD5 43a62e971f080eb286f4355b508fbf2d
.rdata 1024 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 3f2c8aaab6490b492a6c053c5a9e14d2
.data 512 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 312651a6f76490d97aff95c683a68247
PAGE 1024 bytes · 9.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f372df774fbe8ce314bd3d3ddcbf08e5
INIT 2048 bytes · 18.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9eaeb2b27059ef78058b735bc9394690
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 38db9d29ea7f836e838d4de2c97e2227
.reloc 1024 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 031930c1d4178a76f0ddd47d7bf5b906

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 36128ec4c40086ab39dcc7ff2eddf87e.
  • 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.