What is msascuil.exe? 5 ways to see if it’s safe.

What is msascuil.exe?

msascuil.exe is Windows Security’s user interface application (formerly Windows Defender). When you open Windows Security to use the app you’re most likely using msacuil.exe. Windows Security is built into Windows to help protect your device from malware.

Publisher: Microsoft Windows

msascuil.exe stands for Microsoft Antivirus Security Center User Interface Logo.

What does msascuil.exe do?

Protects your PC from malware.

Is msascuil.exe safe? 5 easy ways to see if msascuil.exe is safe or malware.

• 1. See who signed the msascuil.exe (check the publisher)
• 2. Scan msascuil.exe with Windows Security.
• 3. Check the network activity of msascuil.exe.
• 4. Analyze msascuil.exe with VirusTotal.
• 5. Run it in Windows Sandbox.

Why does msascuil.exe access the network?

While investigating msascuil.exe with the GlassWire network security monitor on our devices based in the USA we found it connects to servers controlled by Microsoft at blob.bl6prdstr13a.store.core.windows.net. We think it connects to Microsoft to check for updates and help secure your PC from malware.

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