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Abuse SVCHost Methods

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Reza
Jan 26, 2025
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svchost.exe, which stands for "Service Host", is an integral part of the Windows operating system. It's a generic host process name for services that run from dynamic-link libraries (DLLs). Instead of having a unique executable for each service, Windows uses svchost.exe to host multiple services in a single process.

Why does Windows use svchost.exe?

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