IMFTips.exe file report

MD5 5a1f7c9d32b9d3c785e268099df7f7a4
Latest seen 2021-05-03 20:11:30 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-08 16:15:55 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher IObit

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-02-08 16:15:55 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-03 20:11:30 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. 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.

IMFTips.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-03 20:11:30 (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.

Product Name: IObit Malware Fighter
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 5a1f7c9d32b9d3c785e268099df7f7a4
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-02-08 16:15:55 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-03 20:11:30 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-03 20:11:30 (5 years ago)
Signed By: IObit Information Technology
Status: Valid

The signature on IMFTips.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.

%programfiles%\iobit

ThreatInfo has observed IMFTips.exe 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for IMFTips.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.

IMFTips.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x000a6ec8

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 674816 aea1b3f5e4900fe8640acde493255d56
.itext 8704 c0e3b1f21f63d60ccfde5c91387bebaf
.data 6144 08bde7e682a14f2d5daa14846c88aea4
.bss 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 90624 9ee40a90804ac685d7df64a1ac03c293
.tls 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 a8280a96e74f5f245ee5c7e8873a9a8a
.reloc 39936 24da084ae89320d002fbfb53fc56f067
.rsrc 722944 ded934b0a8c223030d28ec18337e7f13

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.

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