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My PC is downloading some random data from VSNL.Should I be Concerned?

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/my-pc-is-downloading-some-random-data-from-vsnl-should-i-be-concerned.178366/

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pratheeshps Original post #1
Oct 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM
I have a BSNL Broadband Connection.Today,my internet connection seemed pretty slow & checked the Network setting using my security software(Eset Smart Security).Suddenly I noticed that Network connection is being downloading some random data around 16 MB from Ip address known to be associated with VSNL.

I also found out that the process under which the network connection happened is a Windows process (ie,svchost.exe).

I am including the the screenshot of the issue here

*i.imgur.com/T1HiKtT.png

Should I be Concerned?:-?
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Oct 7, 2013 at 9:07 PM
many application & windows services(like updates etc) also use svchost.exe to download.to be sure scan your system with malwarebytes antimalware free edition & some online virus scanner like trendmicro housecall.
Kev.Ved
Kev.Ved #3
Dec 2, 2013 at 10:56 PM
It is normal.
debarshi
Dec 3, 2013 at 3:46 AM
Better be safe, than sorry

Scan it, I had to format mine due to the same issue, though for me svchost was using more than 60% of CPU usage and network bandwidth