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IObitUnlocker.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-06-06 23:01:15 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 2541290195ffe29716ebbc7aac76d82f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-12-21 23:22:29 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-06-06 23:01:15 (a year ago).
Company metadata: IObit Information Technology. Product metadata: Unlocker.
Signed by IObit CO., LTD. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
IObitUnlocker.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Unlocker. The reported company name is IObit Information Technology. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2025-06-06 23:01:15 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If IObitUnlocker.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.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Unlocker |
| Company Name: | IObit Information Technology |
| MD5: | 2541290195ffe29716ebbc7aac76d82f |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-21 23:22:29 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-06-06 23:01:15 (a year ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-06-06 23:01:15 (a year 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | IObit CO., LTD |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on IObitUnlocker.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.
Common Places:
| %desktop%\archivos.zip\minecraft 64 bits.rar |
| %programfiles%\iobit |
ThreatInfo has observed IObitUnlocker.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 IObitUnlocker.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 40.0% 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 IObitUnlocker.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.
Analysis
IObitUnlocker.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.
1c9f07f69914536f6a09913e9f9af291
5de5f9455239883eb39d52638098612f
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d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
8b334e7e054b007cc640142eac74bf55
d4ae1cf168a051132e356e17a387f2f3
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
7addb4de7bf1472a4710ff8e40ef0249
96f4eb6f8514c6b4d3904ec2373c0356
5925afa66e36b64a55d20845724ad2e3
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.Gen
This report identifies IObitUnlocker.exe by MD5 2541290195ffe29716ebbc7aac76d82f. 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.