GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
SmartDefrag.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-10-29 01:06:00 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-22 20:58:23 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Smart Defrag.
Signed by IObit Information Technology. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
SmartDefrag.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Defrag. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-22 20:58:23 (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: | Smart Defrag |
| Company Name: | IObit |
| MD5: | 58236e17d9495de564abaf4bc0da02d3 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-10-29 01:06:00 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-08-22 20:58:23 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-08-22 20:58:23 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | IObit Information Technology |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SmartDefrag.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:
| %programfiles%\iobit |
| %programfiles%\iobit hoofdmap |
ThreatInfo has observed SmartDefrag.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 SmartDefrag.exe 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 United States with 44.4% 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 SmartDefrag.exe is Windows 10 with 77.8% 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
SmartDefrag.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0ff5f772c9e8f01eb3717d397b63f67e
5fd8edeb9ff60626d420d0fb4c80d1a2
d88afd1089df92060392164a9ed294f4
00000000000000000000000000000000
adb66506a9ae0f0a37987d462ad94991
27bbbfd3e61939b7911c005c8f869258
00000000000000000000000000000000
e7c3acee4a54b1e7543c2a6c9693e9a3
4af4150f5721f80b38d7517cca912ca0
2fb0958d3ba4df1a57affa2ba2e54457
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.