Should I block it?

98%
Yes, 98% block recommendation.
Possible reasons:
Multiple malware detections
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

1.0.110.0 3.13%
1.0.75.0 3.13%
1.0.74.0 18.75%
1.0.68.0 3.13%
1.0.58.0 40.63%
1.0.52.0 31.25%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
mscoree.dll
DllMain

StrongVaultApp.exe

StrongvaultApp by Strongvault Online Storage LLC (Signed)

Remove StrongVaultApp.exe
Version:   1.0.110.0
MD5:   f22f4a665eb0efbec86704da0cd94037
SHA1:   28b29a0aa2f451ec3837933ce5b1bd353cf0df3e
SHA256:   e3647e51442fda32994c10c5151d01f985d03fd62d21c86c4c854332ad3c324c
Warning 5 antivirus scanners has detected malware.

What is StrongVaultApp.exe?

Strongvault is an ad-supported online backup program that is typically bundled though various third party software installations. StrongVault by StrongHold which markets the exact same software under a different name called StrongHold.

About StrongVaultApp.exe (from Strongvault Online Storage LLC)

Strongvault is a pioneer and technology leader in online backup - dedicated to service consumers, small and medium businesses and IT/managed service providers.

Overview

strongvaultapp.exe is malware that executes as a process with the local user's privileges usually within the context of Windows Explorer. During installation, it (or a shortcut) is added to the user's startup folder which is designed to automatically launch when the user logs into Windows. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Strongvault Online Storage LLC which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:strongvaultapp.exe
Product name:StrongvaultApp
Typical file path:C:\users\user\appdata\local\strongvault\strongvaultapp.exe
File version:1.0.110.0
Size:391.32 KB (400,712 bytes)
Build date:3/19/2013 2:57 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Strongvault Online Storage LLC
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Thursday, February 13, 2014
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

User start menu folder
Shortcut pointer placed in '%appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu'
  • Shortcut to 'strongvaultapp.exe'
Network connections
  • [UDP] listens on port 56309

  • MalwareMalware detections

    Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 5 of them detected the following malware.
    Antivirus engineEngine versionDetection
    CAT Quick Heal 10.13.12.00 Adware.Strongvault (Not a Virus)
    Comodo Internet Security 16891 ApplicUnwnt
    ESET NOD32 7.8771 MSIL/Adware.StrongVault.A
    Microsoft Security Essentials 1.9800.0 Adware:MSIL/Strongvault
    VIPRE Antivirus 21224 Pinball Corporation (fs)

    ResourcesResource utilization

    (Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
    Averages
     
    CPU
    Total CPU:0.00037007%
    0.028634%
    Kernel CPU:0.00024632%
    0.013761%
    User CPU:0.00012375%
    0.014873%
    Kernel CPU time:535,052 ms/min
    100,923,805ms/min
    Memory
    Private memory:41.26 MB
    21.59 MB
    Private (maximum):93.12 MB
    Private (minimum):14.47 MB
    Non-paged memory:41.26 MB
    21.59 MB
    Virtual memory:325.33 MB
    140.96 MB
    Virtual memory (peak):346.41 MB
    169.69 MB
    Working set:26.62 MB
    18.61 MB
    Working set (peak):93.14 MB
    37.95 MB
    Page faults:1,913,201/min
    2,039/min
    Resource allocations
    Threads:22
    12
    Handles:679
    600
    GUI GDI count:48
    103
    GUI GDI peak:50
    142
    GUI USER count:63
    49
    GUI USER peak:75
    71

    BehaviorsProcess properties

    Integrety level:Undefined
    Platform:64-bit
    Command line:"C:\users\user\appdata\local\strongvault\strongvaultapp.exe"
    Owner:User
    Parent process:explorer.exe (Windows Explorer by Microsoft Corporation)

    ResourcesThreads

    Averages
     
    StrongVaultApp.exe (main module)
    Total CPU:13.51200142%
    0.272967%
    Kernel CPU:6.06854866%
    0.107585%
    User CPU:7.44345277%
    0.165382%
    CPU cycles:277,120,977/sec
    5,741,424/sec
    Memory:408 KB
    1.16 MB
    ntdll.dll
    Total CPU:0.00399604%
    Kernel CPU:0.00396813%
    User CPU:0.00002791%
    CPU cycles:84,203/sec
    Memory:1.66 MB

    Common loaded modules

    These are modules that are typiclaly loaded within the context of this process.

    Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

    OS versiondistribution
    Windows 7 Home Premium 40.63%
    Windows 7 Ultimate N 28.13%
    Microsoft Windows XP 15.63%
    Windows Vista Home Premium 12.50%
    Windows 7 Ultimate 3.13%

    Distribution by countryDistribution by country

    United States installs about 96.88% of StrongvaultApp.

    OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

    PC Manufacturerdistribution
    Hewlett-Packard 100.00%
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