GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
IObitUninstaler.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Wacatac. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Ransom.Wacatac
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-12-29 23:37:13 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 91eb94f66cae7b02e0782117a21912f7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-10-22 23:30:54 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-29 23:37:13 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Uninstall Tool.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
IObitUninstaler.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IObit Uninstall Tool. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-29 23:37:13 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If IObitUninstaler.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Ransom.Wacatac.
File Details
| Product Name: | IObit Uninstall Tool |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 91eb94f66cae7b02e0782117a21912f7 |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-10-22 23:30:54 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-12-29 23:37:13 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-12-29 23:37:13 (2 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive% |
| %desktop%\iobit uninstaller pro 11.6.0.12\app |
ThreatInfo has observed IObitUninstaler.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen IObitUninstaler.exe 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 Spain with 66.7% 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 IObitUninstaler.exe is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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
IObitUninstaler.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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848f9042e0b898d207325194c8bd1b77
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Ransom.Wacatac
This report identifies IObitUninstaler.exe by MD5 91eb94f66cae7b02e0782117a21912f7. It is part of the Ransom report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.