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Program info

Estimated safety rating

 almon.exe

almon.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if almon.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to use a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

 C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ALMon.exe

This program is usually stored in C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ALMon.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

 8e36e646911536cd5bd1ab79fc024fda

The MD5 fingerprint for this executable is 8e36e646911536cd5bd1ab79fc024fda.

Is running as a service

 No

This application is NOT registered as a Windows service. This is very good.

Is a 32 bit executable file

 Yes

This exe runs in 32-bit mode. It can not benefit of the entire set of features of current computer chips. This is quite normal because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

 Sophos Endpoint Security and Control

The description present in the file is Sophos Endpoint Security and Control.

File version

 5.6.484.484

File version 5.6.484.484.

Manufacturer

 Sophos Limited

Publisher Sophos Limited.

Copyright

 Copyright 1989-2017 Sophos Limited.

Copyright notice Copyright 1989-2017 Sophos Limited..

Has valid windows

 No

This task does NOT have visible windows. This is most likely a bad thing.

Potentially dangerous functions

 Yes

Some insecure functions of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to perform more in-depth research about this program.

Digitally signed

 Yes

almon.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

 Yes

The digital signature attached to almon.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

 Sophos Limited

Digitally signed by: Sophos Limited

Issuer name

 DigiCert Assured ID Code Signing CA-1

Certificate's issuer name: DigiCert Assured ID Code Signing CA-1

Starts with windows

 Yes

This executable is registered to start when your PC boots. Yes

Can be uninstalled

 Yes

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.