iolo.exe file report

MD5 66f91d5cd0f357a277f32db91c8675f5
Latest seen 2023-09-25 23:36:37 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-08-27 23:40:57 (2 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher RealDefense LLC
Product System Mechanic
Signed by RealDefense LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-08-27 23:40:57 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-25 23:36:37 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: RealDefense LLC. Product metadata: System Mechanic.

Digital signature

Signed by RealDefense LLC. 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.

iolo.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with System Mechanic. The reported company name is RealDefense LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-25 23:36:37 (2 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.

Product Name: System Mechanic
Company Name: RealDefense LLC
MD5: 66f91d5cd0f357a277f32db91c8675f5
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2023-08-27 23:40:57 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-25 23:36:37 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-25 23:36:37 (2 years ago)
Signed By: RealDefense LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on iolo.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%\iolo technologies
%programfiles%\iolo technologies
%programfiles%\iolo technologies
%programfiles%\iolo technologies

ThreatInfo has observed iolo.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.

75.0%
25.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 75.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for iolo.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.

iolo.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x003ca7ee

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 3966976 aeaf15250add834693ddb184acac7eff
.rsrc 393728 cf3c9d34b2387a6e704b91de20a58480
.reloc 512 573fd145650e31f0f641f68099654965

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.

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