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imsctadn.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-02 23:01:37 (3 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 11acd6f4b2b483533c92881b22529fcc
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, 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 2023-04-22 23:06:01 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-02 23:01:37 (3 weeks ago).
Signed by IObit CO., LTD. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
imsctadn.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-02 23:01:37 (3 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If imsctadn.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 General Threat.
File Details
| MD5: | 11acd6f4b2b483533c92881b22529fcc |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-04-22 23:06:01 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-02 23:01:37 (3 weeks ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-02 23:01:37 (3 weeks 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: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on imsctadn.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-4089572909-1729385617-4258019118-1001\$rqhbljs\driver booster\10.3.0 |
| %programfiles%\iobit\iobit uninstaller |
| %programfiles%\iobit\driver booster\9.3.0 |
| %programfiles%\iobit\advanced systemcare |
ThreatInfo has observed imsctadn.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 imsctadn.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 Brazil with 57.1% 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 imsctadn.exe is Windows 10 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.
Analysis
imsctadn.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.
3b0597912c3bd353d295fe11159ade35
485fc8a11f7d1a28c25dc74f38fc94e6
5493e21fb1b07b50174313e0c21bd223
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
8ac83c89c4f9c28ffab960392eccb3e7
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
343e1259f1ddf91e75aa3441f8480f60
2b72c8d41e80904642f65bcb19de288b
58c0bbf631f19d5eb86f9a78270f6236
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 General Threat
This report identifies imsctadn.exe by MD5 11acd6f4b2b483533c92881b22529fcc. 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.