vsmon.exe

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

Remove vsmon.exe
Version:   11.0.000.057
MD5:   7f15a353af9b367f4d4cd52cb0533f2f
SHA1:   91072852ed9505cc173e5b55274f94579d6bebf7
SHA256:   22e8d7dbd1c4aae6b160e5dac0da57481a0519aa1c41b344da1b40d98ecf7490

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 Pro from Check Point, Inc and ZoneAlarm Pro 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:11.0.000.057
Size:2.33 MB (2,447,888 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
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
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
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...
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...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'vsmon' (TrueVector Internet Monitor)
  • vsmon

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00026974%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00003092%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00023881%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:34,102 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:5,351,322/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:31.42 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):19.5 MB
Private (minimum):2.9 MB
Non-paged memory:31.42 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:186.91 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):202.08 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:17.31 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):64.48 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:943,330/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:2.64 MB/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:202/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:463.84 KB/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:69/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:9.82 KB/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1,157/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:35
12
Handles:728
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:0.00716643%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.00188208%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.00528434%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:212,458/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:2.44 MB
1.16 MB
wow64.dll
Total CPU:0.00198614%
Kernel CPU:0.00084029%
User CPU:0.00114585%
CPU cycles:50,468/sec
Memory:252 KB

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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