vsmon.exe

TrueVector Service by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Signed)

Remove vsmon.exe
Version:   11.0.000.020
MD5:   336dc743f3e6eeca74a48719d323e5a5
SHA1:   f40b6cb1e6e587cee781df14ad9409999dee971c
SHA256:   a98323398fa658b53d6d48c0c17471c5254f4b4e32a87c2f47e771e34d58cc16

What is vsmon.exe?

True Vector Internet Monitor, also known as TrueVector Security Engine, is the core scanning engine of ZoneAlarm. It is a Windows service which runs as "vsmon.exe" in the processes list. TrueVector Service Monitors internet traffic and generates alerts for disallowed access.

About vsmon.exe (from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.)

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Overview

vsmon.exe runs as a service under the name TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including ZoneAlarm Free Firewall published by Check Point, Inc, ZoneAlarm Free Firewall from Check Point, Inc and ZoneAlarm Free Firewall by Check Point, Inc. The file is digitally signed by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:vsmon.exe
Publisher:Check Point Software Technologies LTD
Product name:TrueVector Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\checkpoint\zonealarm\vsmon.exe
Original name:vsmondll.dll
File version:11.0.000.020
Size:2.33 MB (2,447,440 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Monday, May 5, 2014
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Check Point, Inc
29% remove
The software is typically bundled with third party installers such as Open Candy. "Offer your users a free software firewall to help them protect their PC -- created by one of the world's leading security companies. Note: Includes ZoneAlarm Security Toolbar with ZoneAlarm homepage, search default and new tab page search."
Check Point, Inc
25% remove
Stops Internet attacks at the front door and even catches thieves on their way out. Our two-way firewall software proactively protects against inbound and outbound attacks while making you invisible to hackers. No product is 100% effective against viruses or spyware. ZoneAlarm's advanced firewall monitors behaviors within your computer to spot and stop even the most sophisticated new attacks that bypass traditional antivirus and secur...
Check Point, Inc
30% remove
The only free Antivirus that also includes a Firewall. Protect yourself with the ultimate free Internet security solution. The all-in-one security solution that seamlessly integrates antivirus and firewall together for maximum protection and performance. Product features: Antivirus/Anti-spyware Engine--Detect and blocks viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, bots, and rootkits. Two-Way Firewall--Makes your PC invisible to hackers and stops s...
Check Point, Inc
23% remove
Detects and removes viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots and more. Independently tested to provide superior protection. Restricts programs from malicious activities – blocking attacks that bypass other defenses. Antivirus by itself is on average only 68% effective against new threats and even two-way firewalls can’t keep all hackers out. Application Control stops malware from phoning home or turning your PC into a bot. Stops Int...
Check Point, Inc
24% remove
Monitors programs for suspicious behavior spotting and stopping new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. Locks out hackers, blocks intrusions and makes your PC invisible online. No product is 100% effective against viruses or spyware. ZoneAlarm's advanced firewall monitors behaviors within your computer to spot and stop even the most sophisticated new attacks that bypass traditional antivirus and security suites. Autom...
Check Point, Inc
23% remove
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a comprehensive security suite protects your PC, identity, data and everything you do online. Further protection comes with anti-phishing, anti-spam, parental controls and online backup. Also includes unique security not found in other suites like virtual and private browsing, identity protection with victim recovery services, and optional hard drive encryption that stops others from reading your PC, laptop...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'vsmon' (TrueVector Internet Monitor)
  • vsmon
Network connections
  • [TCP] 107.14.46.48:80

  • ResourcesResource utilization

    (Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
    Averages
     
    CPU
    Total CPU:0.00025017%
    0.028634%
    Kernel CPU:0.00015660%
    0.013761%
    User CPU:0.00009357%
    0.014873%
    Kernel CPU time:38,844 ms/min
    100,923,805ms/min
    CPU cycles:12,265,305/sec
    17,470,203/sec
    Memory
    Private memory:95.14 MB
    21.59 MB
    Private (maximum):82 MB
    Private (minimum):15.45 MB
    Non-paged memory:95.14 MB
    21.59 MB
    Virtual memory:293.22 MB
    140.96 MB
    Virtual memory (peak):442.91 MB
    169.69 MB
    Working set:46.16 MB
    18.61 MB
    Working set (peak):133.02 MB
    37.95 MB
    Page faults:2,108,642/min
    2,039/min
    I/O
    I/O read transfer:1.3 MB/sec
    1.02 MB/min
    I/O read operations:337/sec
    343/min
    I/O write transfer:311.08 KB/sec
    274.99 KB/min
    I/O write operations:70/sec
    227/min
    I/O other transfer:1.59 MB/sec
    448.09 KB/min
    I/O other operations:755/sec
    1,671/min
    Resource allocations
    Threads:45
    12
    Handles:992
    600

    BehaviorsProcess properties

    Integrety level:System
    Platform:64-bit
    Command line:"C:\Program Files\checkpoint\zonealarm\vsmon.exe" -service
    Owner:SYSTEM
    Windows Service
    Service name:vsmon
    Display name:TrueVector Internet Monitor
    Description:“Monitors internet traffic and generates alerts for disallowed access.”
    Type:Win32OwnProcess, InteractiveProcess
    Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

    ResourcesThreads

    Averages
     
    vsmon.exe (main module)
    Total CPU:0.00790430%
    0.272967%
    Kernel CPU:0.00146274%
    0.107585%
    User CPU:0.00644155%
    0.165382%
    CPU cycles:265,943/sec
    5,741,424/sec
    Memory:2.44 MB
    1.16 MB
    ntdll.dll
    Total CPU:0.00199166%
    Kernel CPU:0.00001487%
    User CPU:0.00197678%
    CPU cycles:50,727/sec
    Memory:1.66 MB
    wow64.dll
    Total CPU:0.00115741%
    Kernel CPU:0.00057134%
    User CPU:0.00058607%
    CPU cycles:39,330/sec
    Memory:252 KB

    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 58.82%
    Windows 7 Ultimate 11.76%
    Microsoft Windows XP 8.82%
    Windows 7 Professional 5.88%
    Windows Vista Home Premium 2.94%
    Windows Vista Home Basic 2.94%
    Windows 8 Pro 2.94%
    Windows 7 Ultimate N 2.94%
    Windows Vista Ultimate 2.94%

    Distribution by countryDistribution by country

    United States installs about 58.82% of TrueVector Service.

    OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

    PC Manufacturerdistribution
    Acer 36.84%
    Sony 21.05%
    Hewlett-Packard 21.05%
    Sahara 10.53%
    Toshiba 10.53%
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