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iminent.messengers.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Iminent File reputation report
MD5 e6fe90ab5fe14aa3f5c78cc697ef2564
Latest seen 2024-03-12 23:02:20 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-03-12 23:02:13 (2 years ago)
Size 860 KB
Publisher Iminent
Signed by Iminent

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Detection name
Adware.Iminent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-03-12 23:02:20 (2 years ago)
File hash
e6fe90ab5fe14aa3f5c78cc697ef2564
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Iminent, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-03-12 23:02:13 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-12 23:02:20 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Iminent. Product metadata: Iminent Messengers.

Digital signature

Signed by Iminent. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

iminent.messengers.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Iminent Messengers. The reported company name is Iminent. The current detection status is Adware.Iminent, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-12 23:02:20 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If iminent.messengers.exe 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 Adware.Iminent.

Product Name: Iminent Messengers
Company Name: Iminent
MD5: e6fe90ab5fe14aa3f5c78cc697ef2564
Size: 860 KB
First Published: 2024-03-12 23:02:13 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-12 23:02:20 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.Iminent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-12 23:02:20 (2 years ago)
iminent.messengers.exe detection screenshot

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Signed By: Iminent
Status: Valid

The signature on iminent.messengers.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.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed iminent.messengers.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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for iminent.messengers.exe is Windows 7 with 100.0% 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.

iminent.messengers.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 0x000cac8e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: b48f2b9b-971f-4904-aa84-c21e6186fc68
Typelib ID: 8f20c324-9060-44fc-8aea-0c507aebb97b

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 874496

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

.text 822784 bytes · 94.1% of section data
MD5 fcd836e2e7c2d14f3a3901ce3ba5617f
.rsrc 51200 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 49a1f93518948ad1e5b43b79ba974fc6
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 d74d162a2b6dc510ce6bf5fa740371c6

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 Adware.Iminent

This report identifies iminent.messengers.exe by MD5 e6fe90ab5fe14aa3f5c78cc697ef2564. It is part of the Adware 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with e6fe90ab5fe14aa3f5c78cc697ef2564.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.