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.
Instantly detect spying apps on your PC, then block them!
Get access to the same network security tool that Information Security Professionals use to
detect suspicious .exe apps, bandwidth wasters, and privacy violators.
Trust by over 20 million people.
Get GlassWire now for FREE!
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.
About Us
Our goal at GlassWire is to help people protect their privacy and security.
We have helped over 20 million people protect their devices from threats.
Are you curious about the safety of another Windows file?
Visit our full Windows .exe file directory.
Have feedback?
Have suggestions on how we can improve this page? Please let us know.
Join our Internet security newsletter!
Learn how to protect and monitor your network with GlassWire.
