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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

3.0.0.9016 10.00%
3.0.0.9015 5.00%
3.0.0.7011 3.33%
3.0.0.7009 1.67%
3.0.0.6005 11.67%
3.0.0.6001 8.33%
3.0.0.4001 3.33%
3.0.0.3001 13.33%
3.0.0.2004 18.33%
3.0.0.0005 1.67%
2.0.0.4003 10.00%
2.0.0.3003 5.00%
2.0.0.3001 3.33%
2.0.0.1003 5.00%

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Parent process
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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegConnectRegistryW, CryptHashData, CryptDestroyHash, CryptCreateHash, CryptGetHashParam, CryptReleaseContext, CryptAcquireContextW, RegSetValueExW, RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExW, RegEnumValueW, RegDeleteValueW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegQueryInfoKeyW, RegQueryValueExW, RegCreateKeyExW, LsaFreeMemory, ConvertSidToStringSidW, AdjustTokenPrivileges, LookupPrivilegeDisplayNameW, LsaNtStatusToWinError, SetSecurityDescriptorOwner, LsaClose, GetSecurityInfo, LookupPrivilegeValueW, LookupAccountNameW, LsaAddAccountRights, LsaEnumerateAccountRights, LsaOpenPolicy, SetSecurityDescriptorGroup, GetUserNameW, LookupPrivilegeNameW, GetSecurityDescriptorDacl, GetSecurityDescriptorGroup, GetLengthSid, MakeSelfRelativeSD, GetSecurityDescriptorSacl, AddAce, InitializeSid, GetSidLengthRequired, IsValidSid, GetSecurityDescriptorOwner, InitializeAcl, MakeAbsoluteSD, GetNamedSecurityInfoW, LookupAccountSidW, GetSecurityDescriptorLength, GetAce, SetNamedSecurityInfoW, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, InitializeSecurityDescriptor, EqualSid, GetSecurityDescriptorControl, CopySid, GetAclInformation, GetTokenInformation, GetSidSubAuthority, OpenProcessToken, ControlService, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerW, SetServiceStatus, QueryServiceStatus, StartServiceW, ChangeServiceConfig2W, OpenServiceW, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherW, OpenSCManagerW, DeleteService, CloseServiceHandle, CreateServiceW
comdlg32.dll
GetFileTitleW
fltlib.dll
FilterDetach, FilterSendMessage, FilterVolumeInstanceFindNext, FilterVolumeInstanceFindClose, FilterGetDosName, FilterConnectCommunicationPort, FilterUnload, FilterAttach, FilterVolumeInstanceFindFirst, FilterVolumeFindNext, FilterLoad, FilterVolumeFindClose, FilterVolumeFindFirst
gdi32.dll
GetStockObject, DeleteDC, ScaleWindowExtEx, SetWindowExtEx, ScaleViewportExtEx, SetViewportExtEx, OffsetViewportOrgEx, SetViewportOrgEx, SelectObject, Escape, ExtTextOutW, TextOutW, RectVisible, SetMapMode, RestoreDC, SaveDC, DeleteObject, SetBkColor, SetTextColor, GetClipBox, PtVisible, CreateBitmap, GetDeviceCaps
iphlpapi.dll
GetAdaptersInfo
kernel32.dll
DllMain
netapi32.dll
NetApiBufferFree, NetGetJoinInformation, NetWkstaGetInfo, NetGetDCName
ole32.dll
CoCreateInstanceEx, CoCreateInstance, CoInitializeEx, CoUninitialize, CLSIDFromProgID
oleacc.dll
CreateStdAccessibleObject, LresultFromObject
psapi.dll
EnumProcesses, GetModuleFileNameExW
secur32.dll
GetUserNameExW
shell32.dll
SHGetFolderPathW
shlwapi.dll
PathStripToRootW, PathIsUNCW, PathFindFileNameW
user32.dll
SetMenu, MapWindowPoints, GetMessagePos, GetMessageTime, DestroyWindow, GetTopWindow, GetDlgItem, GetForegroundWindow, IsWindow, RemovePropW, GetPropW, SetPropW, GetClassNameW, GetClassLongW, GetCapture, WinHelpW, LoadIconW, RegisterWindowMessageW, SetWindowTextW, ShowWindow, ClientToScreen, TabbedTextOutW, DrawTextW, DrawTextExW, GrayStringW, DestroyMenu, PostQuitMessage, CopyRect, PtInRect, GetMenu, SetWindowLongW, SetWindowPos, SystemParametersInfoA, IsIconic, GetWindowPlacement, GetWindowRect, GetWindow, SetMenuItemBitmaps, GetMenuCheckMarkDimensions, LoadBitmapW, GetFocus, ModifyMenuW, EnableMenuItem, CheckMenuItem, LoadCursorW, GetDC, ReleaseDC, GetSysColor, GetSysColorBrush, GetWindowThreadProcessId, GetParent, GetWindowLongW, GetLastActivePopup, IsWindowEnabled, EnableWindow, MessageBoxW, GetWindowTextW, UnhookWindowsHookEx, CharUpperW, GetSystemMetrics, SetWindowsHookExW, CallNextHookEx, GetMessageW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW, GetActiveWindow, IsWindowVisible, SendMessageW, GetKeyState, PeekMessageW, GetCursorPos, ValidateRect, GetMenuState, GetMenuItemID, GetMenuItemCount, GetSubMenu, SetForegroundWindow, GetClientRect, PostMessageW, CreateWindowExW, GetClassInfoExW, GetClassInfoW, RegisterClassW, AdjustWindowRectEx, GetDlgCtrlID, DefWindowProcW, CallWindowProcW
version.dll
VerQueryValueW, GetFileVersionInfoW
wininet.dll
HttpOpenRequestW, HttpQueryInfoW, InternetQueryDataAvailable, InternetGetLastResponseInfoW, InternetOpenW, InternetSetStatusCallbackW, InternetSetFilePointer, InternetCloseHandle, InternetConnectW, HttpSendRequestW, InternetReadFile, InternetWriteFile, InternetSetOptionExW, InternetQueryOptionW
winspool.drv
ClosePrinter, OpenPrinterW, DocumentPropertiesW

PSIA.exe

Secunia PSI Agent by Secunia (Signed)

Remove PSIA.exe
Version:   3.0.0.7009
MD5:   86c9fd4982d0beaedf0c8bbf02aa148b
SHA1:   8e171904c0d0cbfec82a3dee35e698897cf76326
SHA256:   bc1bc52d88372cf6b84c3fffb28b0adcc7f1d24c0114504aaa6a116880837de3

Overview

psia.exe runs as a service under the name Secunia PSI Agent with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Secunia PSI (3.0.0.4001) published by Secunia, Secunia PSI (3.0.0.6005) from Secunia and Secunia PSI (3.0.0.6005) by Secunia. The file is digitally signed by Secunia which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:psia.exe
Publisher:Secunia
Product name:Secunia PSI Agent
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\secunia\psi\psia.exe
File version:3.0.0.7009
Size:1.17 MB (1,227,800 bytes)
Build date:4/18/2013 8:05 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Secunia
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Friday, May 28, 2010
Expiration date:Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Secunia
7% remove
The Secunia PSI is an invaluable tool for you to use when assessing the security patch state of software installed on your system. It constantly monitors your system for insecure software installations, notifies you when an insecure application is installed, and even provides you with detailed instructions for updating the application when available. The Secunia PSI allows you to scan, detect, check, and secure the applications install...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'Secunia PSI Agent'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00011328%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00003411%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00007916%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:489,172 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:10.16 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):10 MB
Private (minimum):3.41 MB
Non-paged memory:10.16 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:85.45 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):131.62 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:8.25 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):15.48 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:10
12
Handles:338
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\secunia\psi\psia.exe" --start-service
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:Secunia PSI Agent
Description:“Performs routine software inspections of the system, the results of which can be seen in your Secunia PSI”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
PSIA.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.10439641%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.05125411%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.05314230%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:2,062,366/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:1.19 MB
1.16 MB
ntdll.dll
Total CPU:0.00006823%
Kernel CPU:0.00005117%
User CPU:0.00001706%
CPU cycles:1,908/sec
Memory:1.66 MB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 53.33%
Windows 7 Professional 11.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.33%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.67%
Windows 8 Pro 6.67%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 3.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.33%
Windows 8 3.33%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 3.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 63.33% of Secunia PSI Agent.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 26.67%
Hewlett-Packard 23.33%
Toshiba 20.00%
Acer 15.00%
ASUS 10.00%
Intel 3.33%
Samsung 1.67%
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