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IUFileFilter.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c2f501aa3189eabe8f37411a9dc8dfd5
Latest seen 2021-09-13 20:21:15 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-30 17:04:51 (8 years ago)
Size 38 KB
Publisher IObit.com
Product IU7
Signed by IObit Information Technology

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-30 17:04:51 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-09-13 20:21:15 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit.com. Product metadata: IU7.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

IUFileFilter.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IU7. The reported company name is IObit.com. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-09-13 20:21:15 (4 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: IU7
Company Name: IObit.com
MD5: c2f501aa3189eabe8f37411a9dc8dfd5
Size: 38 KB
First Published: 2017-10-30 17:04:51 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-09-13 20:21:15 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-09-13 20:21:15 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology
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:

%sysdrive%\\program files (x86)\iobit\iobit uninstaller\drivers\win10_amd64
%programfiles%\uninstaller\drivers
%programfiles%\iobit hoofdmap\iobit uninstaller\drivers
%sysdrive%\uninstaller\iobituninstallerportable\app\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 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Switzerland
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Switzerland with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 83.3%
Windows 7 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for IUFileFilter.sys is Windows 10 with 83.3% 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00007270
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 12800

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

.text 5632 bytes · 44.0% of section data
MD5 7d4043ddf52302ff58908021e6ced880
.rdata 1024 bytes · 8.0% of section data
MD5 828961da052b5a072724158e789d05a8
.data 512 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
.pdata 512 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 105f19957d0c94fa299a4d21d5f44c1a
PAGE 1536 bytes · 12.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 69932f4ca01089537d83a75f05de2ff3
INIT 2048 bytes · 16.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ce6f2a1b61eeeb64c3c4109cb035fd35
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 8.0% of section data
MD5 a991eeab96de19be7e41b437e00d3305
.reloc 512 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 bb792cc99025782b67f6d860f5ff3c8e

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with c2f501aa3189eabe8f37411a9dc8dfd5.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.