Lsass.exe (Local Security Authority Process) is a secure file from Microsoft that is used in Windows operating systems. It is essential for the normal operation of a Windows computer and should therefore not be deleted, moved or edited in any way.
What's in an .EXE file?
The file resides permanently in the /Windows/System32/ folder and is used to enforce security policies. This means it is involved in things like password changes and credential verifications.
Although the file is extremely important for the normal functioning of Windows and should not be tampered with, malware has been known to hijack the genuine lsass.exe file or pretend to be an authentic one to trick you into running it.
It's not difficult to spot a fake lsass.exe file, but you should pay close attention to a few things to make sure you're dealing with a fake process and not the real process that Windows needs.
