KSS.exe
Kaspersky Security Scan by Kaspersky Lab (Signed)
Overview
There are 2 versions of kss.exe in the wild, the latest version being 12.0.1.340. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Kaspersky Security Scan Service' with the name 'KSS' and described as “Scans computer for viruses and vulnerabilities.”. . By adding a startup entry to the run registry key, the file will be executed when the user logs into Windows. The average file size is about 197.57 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Kaspersky Lab by VeriSign. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Kaspersky Security Scan from Kaspersky Lab. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 59.63 MB and typical read I/O operations are around 3.41 KB per minute.
What is kss.exe?
kss.exe is the main user interface application is part of the Kaspersky Security Scan (KSS), a free online plugin for scanning for viruses and other security threats. Kaspersky Security Scan won’t fix, modify or delete any threats and security problems. However, after checking your PC, it will provide you with a detailed report listing the threats and where they were found on your PC.
About kss.exe (from Kaspersky Lab)
“Kaspersky Security Scan scans your PC to detect unwanted malware, software vulnerabilities, and other non-malware security problems. It can also be used as to see how effective your current security s”
 Details
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| File name: | kss.exe |
| Publisher: | Kaspersky Lab ZAO |
| Product name: | Kaspersky Security Scan |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\kaspersky lab\kaspersky security scan 2.0\kss.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Kaspersky Lab |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Tuesday, February 14, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Thursday, March 7, 2013 |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | KSS |
| Display name: | Kaspersky Security Scan Service |
| Description: | “Scans computer for viruses and vulnerabilities.” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Kaspersky Security Scan.)
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Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of kss.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'KSS' (Kaspersky Security Scan Service)
- KSS
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'KSS' → "C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Security Scan 2.0\kss.exe" /autorun
All file variations of kss.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
66.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
16.67% |
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Distribution by country
MW installs about 66.67% of Kaspersky Security Scan.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
66.67% |
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| ASUS |
33.33% |
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