Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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PSIA.exe
Secunia PSI Agent by Secunia (Signed)
| Version: | 3.0.0.4001 |
| MD5: | 9901dcf2b6dd2ad12cb42bd559e0c92d |
| SHA1: | a3f2327da784cf722f42df1fb9ff3eac7ac95e9c |
| SHA256: | 857a91a716858348c625a1cde7e2d9b94fcd5654e6f72104073e1dd3ee35ce93 |
Overview
psia.exe runs as a service under the name Secunia PSI Agent within the local user context. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Secunia PSI (3.0.0.6001) published by Secunia and Secunia PSI (3.0.0.4001) published by Secunia. The file is digitally signed by Secunia which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | psia.exe |
| Publisher: | Secunia |
| Product name: | Secunia PSI Agent |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\secunia\psi\psia.exe |
| File version: | 3.0.0.4001 |
| Size: | 1.27 MB (1,328,736 bytes) |
| 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
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“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...”
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| 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 country
United States installs about 63.33% of Secunia PSI Agent.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
26.67% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.33% |
|
| Toshiba |
20.00% |
|
| Acer |
15.00% |
|
| ASUS |
10.00% |
|
| Intel |
3.33% |
|
| Samsung |
1.67% |
|
