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PubMonitor.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a0b80e0e2f5369358e2f2e0c247e8522
Latest seen 2021-03-22 21:07:54 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-04-23 00:49:32 (6 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher IObit
Product IObit Uninstaller
Signed by IObit Information Technology

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-04-23 00:49:32 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-22 21:07:54 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: IObit Uninstaller.

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

PubMonitor.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IObit Uninstaller. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-22 21:07:54 (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 Uninstaller
Company Name: IObit
MD5: a0b80e0e2f5369358e2f2e0c247e8522
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2020-04-23 00:49:32 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-22 21:07:54 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-22 21:07:54 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology
Status: Valid

The signature on PubMonitor.exe 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%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\bmfrzolsopmosdzjvoirgzbhxyncytzf
%programfiles%\iobit\advanced systemcare
%programfiles%\iobit\driver booster\5.5.1
%windir%\drv-ut\_driver\1) driver booster
%sysdrive%\strong\advanced systemcare pro 12.2.0.318\ascproportable\app\advancedsystemcare
%programfiles%\iobit\driver booster
%programfiles%\program files\iobit\smart defrag
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20190222.235755\20\advanced systemcare
%sysdrive%\토렌트\iobit driver booster pro v6.2.0.198 + portable\driver booster pro portable\app\driverbooster
%programfiles%\iobit\advanced systemcare ultimate

ThreatInfo has observed PubMonitor.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 PubMonitor.exe across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 32.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 32.0% 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 68.0%
Windows 7 28.0%
Windows 8.1 4.0%

The most common operating system signal for PubMonitor.exe is Windows 10 with 68.0% 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

PubMonitor.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00148360
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1680384

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

.text 1333760 bytes · 79.4% of section data
MD5 a148bf6435d97ea02b051c5fdb7368ff
.itext 5632 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2bf6d98321f352934ff449d14932a797
.data 52224 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 493e4d4008816c2dca4f9009823e5175
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 17920 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 456407f6d28101b4a07059781204c4bf
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0ffe0994dc0281f7ad1ba7fac12e2456
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 3e42aaf0d39de4f77fb500347249c19c
.reloc 72704 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 7e2a84b1daa79d8db146f8197c582a7c
.rsrc 197120 bytes · 11.7% of section data
MD5 0c658bb3872a4e020986e448d691d82b

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 a0b80e0e2f5369358e2f2e0c247e8522.
  • 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.