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IMFDownProtect.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-02-28 04:37:30 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-01 16:51:19 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Malware Fighter.
Signed by IObit Information Technology. 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
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 2021-03-01 16:51:19 (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: | 3f39cdfeb39afe5752fbbfac86b82365 |
| Size: | 19 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-02-28 04:37:30 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-01 16:51:19 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-01 16:51:19 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | IObit Information Technology |
| 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 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 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
80eebb2e3918fb4cf5b5bd514f48cdfc
5d6447fc8ed08996d8172b09e49eec81
312651a6f76490d97aff95c683a68247
136cc4b0a3a77fe3b79744c3022e5e5b
5cef68a902d1eef2bd93b7a8b1b46ef9
38db9d29ea7f836e838d4de2c97e2227
733ebf6841eb311502fd318b363f074a
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.