If you recently deleted the file:
If your computer is reporting a missing or corrupted Microsoft Windows Security Center file, Windows can automatically repair it. vscapi.dll
| Feature | Legitimate vscapi.dll | Malicious imposter | |---------|------------------------|--------------------| | | %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VSA\9.0\ | C:\Windows\System32\ , C:\Users\Public\ , temp folders | | Digital signature | Signed by Microsoft | Unsigned or invalid signature (check via right-click → Properties → Digital Signatures) | | Size | ~150–200 KB (varies by version) | Often <100 KB or >500 KB | | PE timestamp | 2005–2010 | Recent (e.g., 2023–2026) | | Network behavior | None | Contacts C2 servers, spawns PowerShell, injects into rundll32.exe | If you recently deleted the file: If your