What is lsass.exe?
lsass stands for Local Security Authentication Server. It is a legitimate file and is highly essential program for Windows operating system. It is used for verfying user authentication in logins for PCs or servers. It is typically located in c:\windows.
Malware programmers write malicious program and name such files after Isass.exe to spread virus through the internet.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with lsass.exe malware?
If you notice your PC suffering in speed and performance, take the following steps to check against a possible virus attack:
Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.
Step 2: If you notice lsass.exe is taking too much CPU usage, or find it located outside the designated c:\program file, you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.
How to remove the lsass.exe file from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Step 1: Download our award-winning Comodo Antivirus.
Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply
Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.
Step 4: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.
Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.
Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.
Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.
Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove the lsass.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!
Website Malware Directory Resources: Related Resources:No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
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1 | N/A | Executable | 81244b0281ecd6b9 1ceaf77bf81f616a ba735800 |
0b0d3cf177a28939 68921519bda9bb04 |
TrojWare.Win 32.Downloade r.Agent.ewxm |
No | 0.0.0.0 | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | N/A | Executable | c4239f54db512c70 2b2b4f9f73327cf2 0785dd19 |
95380d5516f2acdd 519c2d6e5cc986fe |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 0.0.0.0 | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
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1 | N/A | Non-executable | 6bead5a3abd7d504 9235094462cdbeea 4f3ab48d |
5e28ecec76528c27 aa101bb74d30a183 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
2 | Light Star Information | Executable | ea4254aaa5327d07 6c047e81d32c9927 0e011519 |
c7a6da4e0c723ce9 a522076cfa3b6f47 |
Yes | 0, 0, 0, 90 |
0, 0, 0, 90 |
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3 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 83ebb66f07095622 5959ee773b468f89 ed55479c |
60e18f7b8d1f4373 1d0e9169c2d16547 |
Yes | 10.0.19041 .4239 (WinBuild. 160101.080 0) |
10.0.19041 .4239 |
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4 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | c237ce37ab6b64a0 4662b57aead30f0e f4aaa397 |
a6236e9a991c5b4e 450aa6f25a460bcc |
Yes | 10.0.19041 .1 (WinBuild. 160101.080 0) |
10.0.19041 .1 |
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