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IMFMBRProtect.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 cc8c671fe13b32251ec67c6a32f9cb2c
Latest seen 2021-04-23 20:07:16 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-05-17 10:20:28 (6 years ago)
Size 20 KB
Publisher IObit.com
Product IMF MBR
Signed by IObit Information Technology

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-05-17 10:20:28 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-23 20:07:16 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit.com. Product metadata: IMF MBR.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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

IMFMBRProtect.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IMF MBR. The reported company name is IObit.com. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-23 20:07:16 (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: IMF MBR
Company Name: IObit.com
MD5: cc8c671fe13b32251ec67c6a32f9cb2c
Size: 20 KB
First Published: 2019-05-17 10:20:28 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-04-23 20:07:16 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-04-23 20:07:16 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on IMFMBRProtect.sys 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%\_genie timeline(1)\0\c\program files (x86)\iobit\iobit malware fighter\drivers\win7_x86
%programfiles%\iobit\iobit malware fighter\drivers
%sysdrive%\win7 kopia zapasowa\drvc\program files (x86)\iobit\iobit malware fighter\drivers\win7_x86
%sysdrive%\win\program files (x86)\iobit\iobit malware fighter\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed IMFMBRProtect.sys 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 IMFMBRProtect.sys across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 91.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 91.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 8.1 91.5%
Windows 7 4.3%
Windows 10 3.2%
Windows 8 1.1%

The most common operating system signal for IMFMBRProtect.sys is Windows 8.1 with 91.5% 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

IMFMBRProtect.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x000061af
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 11776

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

.text 5120 bytes · 43.5% of section data
MD5 b2f76d23c8eb28e29c5d96dac9270974
.rdata 1024 bytes · 8.7% of section data
MD5 d4dde3103a53d7716b525bf5ad14d1d5
.data 512 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 312651a6f76490d97aff95c683a68247
PAGE 1024 bytes · 8.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 919436ed388c301450f6778beed45782
INIT 2048 bytes · 17.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9b1bf77f3fb8d306333cec965dbd607a
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 8.7% of section data
MD5 8d19078b7ecb44ffd501942c85d5b19f
.reloc 1024 bytes · 8.7% of section data
MD5 9973f5ec1cc20886355f23d072e21f76

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 cc8c671fe13b32251ec67c6a32f9cb2c.
  • 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.