ssmon.lnk definition, relationships, removal:

This is a part of a malicious parasite that violates user privacy and damages the compromised system. The ssmon.lnk file can be used for different purposes depending on the related parasite's type, functionality and carried payload. Although ssmon.lnk may not take any malicious actions by itself, it ensures that a parasite is working properly and therefore needs to be removed. DO NOT open, execute or edit ssmon.lnk!
The ssmon.lnk file is installed and used by 007 Spy Software.
In some cases a presence of ssmon.lnk does not mean that your system is infected. The file may actually belong to some fully legitimate applications and therefore must stay intact. If you are in doubt, please scan the ssmon.lnk file using you regular spyware remover or antivirus program.