GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ImfRealScanner.sys 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
- 2021-01-01 12:31:38 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- dd11be203d357235080628dbad4ca636
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 2020-12-30 11:00:29 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-01 12:31:38 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Malware Fighter.
Signed by IObit CO., LTD. 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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
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 PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-01 12:31:38 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ImfRealScanner.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 PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | IObit Malware Fighter |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | dd11be203d357235080628dbad4ca636 |
| Size: | 32 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-12-30 11:00:29 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-01 12:31:38 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-01 12:31:38 (5 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 CO., LTD |
| 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 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 Romania with 25.0% 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 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
ca568ad021e82fffd655774c8f61bfc8
f83f6b970b07a50db8f1f7742cff4de8
ee8e428290ec42160c5e2a30f80215a5
0f1a588e2e6bb05d8231a9b9d0b9695e
1cf2856b26691be80e10679aee1138e4
7f8498fa58012bfb5765f76180fa236e
88f116fe11d086d9426c5aa9a1bf5471
b7d28b8dd2638a62f2ad185a7f9f9e46
985acea16c908692e1c83269f26cba48
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 ImfRealScanner.sys by MD5 dd11be203d357235080628dbad4ca636. 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.