GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
IUFileFilter.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-07-27 23:04:23 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 7c9d0447289450ab2d49e275e3b36a0c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2020-09-12 23:15:25 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-27 23:04:23 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Uninstaller.
Signed by IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
IUFileFilter.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Uninstaller. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-27 23:04:23 (2 years ago).
If IUFileFilter.sys 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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | Uninstaller |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 7c9d0447289450ab2d49e275e3b36a0c |
| Size: | 42 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-09-12 23:15:25 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-07-27 23:04:23 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-07-27 23:04:23 (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.
Overview
| Signed By: | IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on IUFileFilter.sys 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\iobit\iobit uninstaller\drivers |
ThreatInfo has observed IUFileFilter.sys 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 IUFileFilter.sys across 11 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 18.2% 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 IUFileFilter.sys 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
IUFileFilter.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
87aec8b6768c463b09fa7b1ac5500f0b
ccf9cf281a1696990c683b369cd55b37
043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
e22db642d6a027dcaca118096ab44ccf
e2c6c020efbbf6fb514d9db4a4949aef
424886f547b9e2be1866a3b88bf460d9
03cd4930c701d75c305d4a94029ee47d
65e25d8a5e00809cac434489b6a508de
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 General Threat
This report identifies IUFileFilter.sys by MD5 7c9d0447289450ab2d49e275e3b36a0c. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.