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ImfRealScanner.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7d81f624871c957b6d4f923572a67337
Latest seen 2021-03-07 16:32:58 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-03-03 16:09:07 (5 years ago)
Size 49 KB
Publisher IObit
Product IObit Malware Fighter
Signed by IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-03-03 16:09:07 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-07 16:32:58 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Malware Fighter.

Digital signature

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.

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

ImfRealScanner.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IObit Malware Fighter. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-07 16:32:58 (5 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: IObit Malware Fighter
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 7d81f624871c957b6d4f923572a67337
Size: 49 KB
First Published: 2021-03-03 16:09:07 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-07 16:32:58 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-07 16:32:58 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on ImfRealScanner.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 malware fighter\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed ImfRealScanner.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 ImfRealScanner.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 75.0%
Windows 8.1 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for ImfRealScanner.sys is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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

ImfRealScanner.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 0x000093f8
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 23552

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

.text 9216 bytes · 39.1% of section data
MD5 92bad41a9d6e6b7bf3589277d88111db
.rdata 4096 bytes · 17.4% of section data
MD5 5072e1a3044e700a33971a1bbb321d44
.data 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 ee8e428290ec42160c5e2a30f80215a5
.pdata 1024 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 047f5291a3f2e2eda43b299e8c157e72
.gfids 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1cf2856b26691be80e10679aee1138e4
PAGE 3072 bytes · 13.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 47a41c9e00c13a81411932a880b8ae46
INIT 3584 bytes · 15.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 564baf2794f106076dc6ebc9913213b9
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 b7d28b8dd2638a62f2ad185a7f9f9e46
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 b6b7086c695376a398565ee1579a8183

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 7d81f624871c957b6d4f923572a67337.
  • 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.