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IMFMBRProtect.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a9ea7d78dd856b0853f2ae9a48daaa5a
Latest seen 2021-03-11 14:13:19 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-03-11 08:54:05 (5 years ago)
Size 41 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 2021-03-11 08:54:05 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-11 14:13:19 (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

IMFMBRProtect.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 2021-03-11 14:13:19 (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: a9ea7d78dd856b0853f2ae9a48daaa5a
Size: 41 KB
First Published: 2021-03-11 08:54:05 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-11 14:13:19 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-11 14:13:19 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on IMFMBRProtect.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 IMFMBRProtect.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 IMFMBRProtect.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Thailand
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for IMFMBRProtect.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

IMFMBRProtect.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 0x000072ac
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 14848

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

.text 6656 bytes · 44.8% of section data
MD5 5b97f2899bcaf57b28981b1d9b315d4e
.rdata 2048 bytes · 13.8% of section data
MD5 44904281dc57485b2228d7d2d664e236
.data 512 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
.pdata 512 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 e0640f195ff8f69a0dda30b2f5fc027e
PAGE 1024 bytes · 6.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e1445423843047cb6d43b884d8ede85b
INIT 2560 bytes · 17.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a5e6673da180ea1267733621f761d027
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 6.9% of section data
MD5 b4e355f86a37963534bd05a7698604dc
.reloc 512 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 8f26a639767dced0125c2d5fb0ad3d2e

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 a9ea7d78dd856b0853f2ae9a48daaa5a.
  • 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.