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IObitUninstaler.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.SystemOptimizer File reputation report
MD5 9efa2c5cbfe979e6791664ded277864f
Latest seen 2024-10-22 23:05:15 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-10-22 23:04:54 (2 years ago)
Size 8 MB
Publisher IObit

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SystemOptimizer. 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
PUP.SystemOptimizer
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-10-22 23:05:15 (2 years ago)
File hash
9efa2c5cbfe979e6791664ded277864f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SystemOptimizer, part of the PUP threat category.

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 2024-10-22 23:04:54 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-10-22 23:05:15 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Uninstall Tool.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common 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 PUP.SystemOptimizer, based on the latest analysis from 2024-10-22 23:05:15 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP 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 PUP.SystemOptimizer.

Product Name: IObit Uninstall Tool
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 9efa2c5cbfe979e6791664ded277864f
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2024-10-22 23:04:54 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-10-22 23:05:15 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.SystemOptimizer (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-10-22 23:05:15 (2 years ago)
IObitUninstaler.exe 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.

%programfiles%\iobit
%programfiles%\iobit\iobit uninstaller

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for IObitUninstaler.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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0055cda4
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 9375232

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

.text 5604864 bytes · 59.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 b877e984b311d67d9807cac1e95b991e
.itext 15360 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 deb9f434d5288fe4c6247f432928a5b7
.data 176128 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 544a709ef37dfae0cbbf543f4cd45fac
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 25600 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 a7ed5da56df3b98b49a2b45730adf111
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 438987b6798da16d970a43956d1a81bf
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 2019ae770956e7097b4fdd184fb0e5fe
.reloc 325632 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 6f2226222e6526d841bc0dee1e7958ce
.rsrc 3226624 bytes · 34.4% of section data
MD5 3f8d65da65626105373f867c5ce96f20

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 PUP.SystemOptimizer

This report identifies IObitUninstaler.exe by MD5 9efa2c5cbfe979e6791664ded277864f. It is part of the PUP 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 9efa2c5cbfe979e6791664ded277864f.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.