VSMON.EXE

VSMON.EXE

The process vsmon.exe belongs to ZoneAlarm personal firewall, which monitors Internet traffic and generates alerts by following the security rules that user’s configure in Zone Alarm. The program has no visible window. File vsmon.exe is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature .The process vsmon.exe is not a Windows core file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. The vsmon.exe process is able to hide itself, monitor applications and manipulate other programs. This is a program for exploring what is running in your computer .When it is running, it makes it so easy to control what is in your startup menu .This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated .

The program that uses vsmon.exe process not only eradicates threats but also prevents them from ever entering in the first place. The anti-virus using the process vsmon.exe has a significantly enhanced detection and removal capabilities. Hourly signature updates, expanded coverage, and faster detection to find and remove even the most recent and aggressive viruses is an added capability .The detection and removal functions of the anti-spyware portion performs deeper scans at every level and purge spyware from your PC. The anti-spam and anti-phishing functions stop spam with automatic spam blocking that automatically adapts to the latest spamming techniques. This protects against phishing emails that attempt to steal your money or identity.

This also delivers proactive firewall protection with multiple layers of security that stop inbound, outbound, and program attacks while remaining completely invisible to hackers. This additional layer of security prevents hard-to-remove spyware, including rootkits and kernel-level threats, from getting onto your PC and causing damage. It allows hassle-free computer operation from the moment of installation by hiding unnecessary security alerts, thereby drastically reducing interruptions during the first two weeks as it learns the programs you typically use. It automatically configures security settings, and rates threats according to level of potential damage they represent.


The vsmon.exe process is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 - usually C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ZoneLabs\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 75768 bytes (25% of all ccurrence).

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