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IMFForceDelete.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 10eba3f48b5b97a144e4695656937cff
Latest seen 2023-03-09 23:25:49 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-29 20:04:58 (7 years ago)
Size 32 KB
Publisher IObit.com
Product IObit Malware Fighter
Signed by IObit Information Technology

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-06-29 20:04:58 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-09 23:25:49 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology. 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

IMFForceDelete.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IObit Malware Fighter. The reported company name is IObit.com. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-09 23:25:49 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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.com
MD5: 10eba3f48b5b97a144e4695656937cff
Size: 32 KB
First Published: 2018-06-29 20:04:58 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-09 23:25:49 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-09 23:25:49 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology
Status: Valid

The signature on IMFForceDelete.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 IMFForceDelete.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 IMFForceDelete.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 IMFForceDelete.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

IMFForceDelete.sys is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00006064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 6656

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

.text 3072 bytes · 46.2% of section data
MD5 93c33099c523556250b45bf91559cd78
.rdata 512 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 127bc344629f1fb577f07bca51441474
.data 512 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
.pdata 512 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 77a4fb6f4305b5ad003198e506d3c36a
INIT 1024 bytes · 15.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3cfa0c712a69ecbb438616cbf80d0d7a
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 15.4% of section data
MD5 bd61efb954f128e5f8c05b71a53eed08

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 10eba3f48b5b97a144e4695656937cff.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.