Should I block it?

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%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

PSIA.exe

Secunia PSI Agent by Secunia (Signed)

Remove PSIA.exe
Version:   3.0.0.2004
MD5:   f70a51eb03ee7046784ef62efce9528e
SHA1:   31702a9bccd7697e14a92d288e3747d8c3738731

Overview

psia.exe runs as a service under the name Secunia PSI Agent with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). This is typically installed with the program Secunia PSI (3.0.0.2004) published 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:3.0.0.2004
Size:1.26 MB (1,326,176 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

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Secunia
5% 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:0.00162732%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00069050%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00093682%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:33,420,298 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:10,604,508/sec
17,470,203/sec
Context switches:58/sec
284/sec
Memory
Private memory:10.14 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):16.44 MB
Private (minimum):13.3 MB
Non-paged memory:10.14 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:81.35 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):108.58 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:16.14 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):17.79 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:38,211/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:62.79 KB/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:62.32 KB/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:12/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:89.32 KB/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:4,499/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:10
12
Handles:325
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)

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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