GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

IObitUninstaler.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.SystemOptimizer File reputation report
MD5 b51cd594e7c6890524a813cdeeb73588
Latest seen 2021-01-13 16:40:30 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-13 16:40:30 (5 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Publisher IObit

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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
2021-01-13 16:40:30 (5 years ago)
File hash
b51cd594e7c6890524a813cdeeb73588
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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 2021-01-13 16:40:30 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-13 16:40:30 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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 2021-01-13 16:40:30 (5 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: b51cd594e7c6890524a813cdeeb73588
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2021-01-13 16:40:30 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-13 16:40:30 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.SystemOptimizer (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-13 16:40:30 (5 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.

Signed By: IObit Information Technology
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on IObitUninstaler.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%programfiles%\iobit

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 0x003a02ec
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 6607360

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

.text 3785216 bytes · 57.3% of section data
MD5 ed05c6cc36a4831a65eef3193841ce48
.itext 12800 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 09b8a5ba5b075ae251ae74e1c1d68a08
.data 130560 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 fcf5d635b7bd3d09640264e408e236a6
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 144896 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 3c31e55f999e6417784957f1d8442312
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 763431504a3e3e744081d82ebb631b5d
.reloc 222720 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 d176b543fd857b7361ab12e63eab6452
.rsrc 2310656 bytes · 35.0% of section data
MD5 ca8710c60307b92b3dc1aeb3de77adce

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 b51cd594e7c6890524a813cdeeb73588. 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 b51cd594e7c6890524a813cdeeb73588.
  • 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.