Versions

2, 91, 0, 0	0.76%
2, 90, 0, 0	2.27%
2, 88, 0, 0	12.88%
2, 87, 0, 0	7.58%
2, 85, 0, 0	0.76%
2, 84, 0, 0	4.55%
2, 83, 0, 0	4.55%
2, 81, 0, 0	0.76%
2, 79, 0, 0	2.27%
2, 78, 0, 0	12.88%
2, 78, 0, 0	2.27%
2, 78, 0, 0	0.76%
2, 76, 0, 0	6.82%
2, 75, 0, 0	0.76%
2, 74, 0, 0	6.82%
2, 72, 0, 0	0.76%
2, 70, 0, 0	2.27%
1, 0, 0, 1	18.18%
1, 0, 0, 1	9.85%
1, 0, 0, 1	2.27%

Warning 9 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of HssSrv.exe.

There are 20 versions of hsssrv.exe in the wild, the latest version being 2, 91, 0, 0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'ExpatSrv' with the name 'ExpatSrv'. In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 420.69 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to AnchorFree Inc by VeriSign. The programs Hotspot Shield 2.67, Expat Shield 2.24 and Hotspot Shield 3.09 have been observed as installing specific variations of hsssrv.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0073% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 2.71 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 6.64 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 13.35 KB per minute for reads and 8.62 KB per minute for writes.

Hotspot Shield allows you to create a VPN, or virtual private network, so you can transfer your data securely. When you access the Internet through such connections, you risk having your computer or mobile infected by a virus or even an intruder to enter your system. Moreover, the dangers exist that a malicious person can intercept your information and use it for unfriendly reasons.

Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 9 of them detected the following malware.