Versions

2, 91, 0, 0	1.37%
2, 90, 0, 0	1.37%
2, 88, 0, 0	13.70%
2, 87, 0, 0	1.37%
2, 87, 0, 0	4.11%
2, 84, 0, 0	5.48%
2, 83, 0, 0	8.22%
2, 81, 0, 0	1.37%
2, 79, 0, 0	4.11%
2, 78, 0, 0	28.77%
2, 76, 0, 0	12.33%
2, 74, 0, 0	12.33%
2, 72, 0, 0	1.37%
2, 70, 0, 0	4.11%

Warning 10 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of openvpnas.exe.

openvpnas.exe has 14 known versions, the most recent one is 2, 91, 0, 0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Hotspot Shield Service' with the name 'hshld'. 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 524.08 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to AnchorFree Inc by the certification authority VeriSign. Numerous variations of openvpnas.exe have been installed with both Hotspot Shield 2.84 and Hotspot Shield 2.88. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 7.06 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 21.27 KB per minute for reads and 69 Bytes 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, 10 of them detected the following malware.