lsass.exe
| Process
File: |
lsass.exe |
| Process
Name: |
Local Security Authority Service |
| Description: |
lsass.exe is a system process of the Microsoft Windows security mechanisms. It specifically deals with local security and login policies. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Note: lsass.exe is a process which also relates to trojan and worm security threats spread via e-mails and peer-to-peer sharing networks such as Kazaa. The trojans allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately.
Determining whether this process is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from in WinTasks. |
| Recommendation: |
Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. |
| Author: |
Microsoft Corp. |
| Part
of: |
Microsoft Windows Operating System |
| Security
Risk (0-5): |
0 ( Secure
Now ) |
| Spyware: |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Adware |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Virus: |
No ( Virus
Scan ) |
| Trojan: |
No ( Trojan
Scan ) |
| Memory
Usage : |
N/A ( Free
Up Memory ) |
| System
Process: |
Yes |
| Application: |
No |
| Background
Process: |
Yes |
| Uses
Network: |
Yes |
| Uses
Internet: |
No |
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