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1, 04, 35127, 0 44.00%
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fshoster32.exe

F-Secure Common Client Foundation by F-Secure Corporation (Signed)

Remove fshoster32.exe
Version:   1, 04, 35127, 0
MD5:   10881d41226100f44df3bf66f5ea75c6
SHA1:   95a5563222645127a8b51692fe9d23711745e4b8
SHA256:   a2b3b46a085d10f30a2d82186c51bcbc006390eb66e6ecf4b26293ff6506b2a9

What is fshoster32.exe?

F-Secure Host Process part of F-Secure security line of products.

About fshoster32.exe (from F-Secure Corporation)

“F-Secure protects the content on your computer and safeguards you when you are browsing the web. Computer security is protection against viruses, spyware, hacker attacks and identity theft. Online saf”

Overview

fshoster32.exe runs as a service under the name F-Secure Dll Hoster (fshoster) within the local user context. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). It is installed with a couple of know programs including F-Secure published by F-Secure Corporation, Charter Security Suite from F-Secure Corporation and Charter Security Suite by F-Secure Corporation. The file is digitally signed by F-Secure Corporation which was issued by the GlobalSign nv-sa certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:fshoster32.exe
Publisher:F-Secure Corporation
Product name:F-Secure Common Client Foundation
Description:F-Secure Host Process
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\f-secure\fshoster32.exe
Original name:CCFDLLHoster.exe
File version:1, 04, 35127, 0
Size:179.55 KB (183,864 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:F-Secure Corporation
Authority (CA):GlobalSign nv-sa
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
F-Secure
 F-Secure Corporation
2% remove
“Advanced protection against viruses, spyware, infected e-mail attachments and other malware. Automatic updates and real-time cloud-based technology guarantee the fastest protection against all new threats. Award-winning technology protects you against online threats and responds effectively as they appear. Easy to install, simple to use and does not disturb you or slow down your computer. F-Secure Anti-Virus for PC will protect you.”
Charter Security Suite
 F-Secure Corporation
8% remove
“Protection against all types of malicious software including: viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, rootkits, and zero-hour attacks. The program also updates its definitions automatically and on continual basis. And there’s no need to ever renew licenses for as long as you remain a Charter customer. All infections are handled automatically by default, and without any disturbances. All you see is a notification that confirms your continued s...”
F-Secure Launch pad
 F-Secure Corporation
8% remove
“Once you have downloaded the F-Secure network installer (F-SecureNetworkInstaller.exe) and installed the product, the F-Secure Launch pad is displayed at the bottom of your screen. If it is not visible on the screen, you can open it from the F-Secure icon on your desktop. This is where you can access all your F-Secure applications and manage your subscriptions. The launch pad's common settings are settings that apply to all of the progr...”
F-Secure Security Panel
 F-Secure Corporation
1% remove
Super Safe Boost
 F-Secure Corporation
8% remove
Super Safe Boost is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to TalkTalk customers.
MyServices
 F-Secure Corporation
2% remove
Vodafone Sicherheitscenter
 F-Secure Corporation
7% remove
Vodafone Sicherheitscenter is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to Vodafone customers.
Ziggo Internetbeveiliging
 F-Secure Corporation
2% remove
“In Internet Ziggo receive free Basic Internet Security. This package was developed by F-Secure. With Basic Internet Security protects you from Ziggo free a Windows computer with anti-virus and anti-spyware. These filters automatically check your mail for viruses and spyware. Basic Internet security is not suitable to protect while surfing or downloading files on your PC. Internet Security Basics of Ziggo protects against viruses and spy...”
Unitymedia Programme
 F-Secure Corporation
9% remove
Unitymedia Programme is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to Unitymedia customers.
DNA Nettiturva
 F-Secure Corporation
9% remove
“DNA has taken a DNA Internet Protection service in cooperation with F-Secure. DNA Internet Protection is based on the same technology as the Product of the Year Award-winning F-Secure Internet Security 2011. Fast and easy-to-use DNA Internet Protection blocks viruses, spyware, and other malware in real-time. It automatically filters spam and email scams that attempt to steal your personal information and safeguard children's internet us...”
FASTWEB Internet Security
 F-Secure Corporation
1% remove
“Fastweb, a leading telecommunications company in Italy, has selected F-Secure to provide its 1.7 million customers with Internet Security and Online Backup. Fastweb’s business and residential customers can select either the Online Backup Service, or the Protection Service combined with Online Backup. Viruses, spyware and hackers threaten precious pictures, music and confidential files, and can cost Internet users time and money. Combini...”
Seguridad PC Telecable
 F-Secure Corporation
5% remove
Seguridad PC Telecable is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to Telecable cable customers.
TDC Sikkerhedspakke
 F-Secure Corporation
9% remove
“The complete protection for up to 5 computers. Forget about spam and viruses. The security package also gives you parental controls that ensure your children from undesirable content on the Internet. With TDC Security, you and your family always feel safe on the Internet. You can safely explore the many opportunities on the web and both shopping and internet banking and social media without worry. TDC Security protects the contents of y...”
Säkerhetspaket
 F-Secure Corporation
4% remove
Sonera Tietoturva
 F-Secure Corporation
2% remove
PC Protection
 F-Secure Corporation
8% remove
Opzione Sicurezza Internet
 F-Secure Corporation
7% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'fshoster' (F-Secure Dll Hoster)
  • fshoster
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'F-Secure Hoster' → "C:\Program Files\Frontier\Backup & Sharing\fshoster32.exe" -app -pointappfamilC:300 -hosteriC:1
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'F-Secure Hoster (44515)' → "C:\Program Files\TalkTalk\Security\fshoster32.exe" -app -hosteriC:1
  • 'F-Secure Hoster (44095)' → "C:\Program Files\Cogeco Security Services\fshoster32.exe" -app -hosteriC:1
  • 'F-Secure Hoster (47755)' → "C:\Program Files\TDC Sikkerhedspakke\fshoster32.exe" -app -hosteriC:1
  • 'F-Secure Hoster (42626)' → "C:\Program Files\Charter Security Suite\fshoster32.exe" -app -hosteriC:1
Network connections
  • [TCP] fs-193-66-251-050.f-secure.com (193.66.251.50:443)
  • [TCP] fs-65-200-212-050.f-secure.com (65.200.212.50:443)
  • [UDP] listens on port 56783
  • [UDP] listens on port 1029
  • [UDP] listens on port 62251

    • ResourcesResource utilization

    (Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
    Averages
     
    CPU
    Total CPU:0.00248497%
    0.028634%
    Kernel CPU:0.00098683%
    0.013761%
    User CPU:0.00149814%
    0.014873%
    Kernel CPU time:34,399,679 ms/min
    100,923,805ms/min
    Context switches:86/sec
    284/sec
    Memory
    Private memory:27.02 MB
    21.59 MB
    Private (maximum):26.55 MB
    Private (minimum):1.7 MB
    Non-paged memory:27.02 MB
    21.59 MB
    Virtual memory:186.7 MB
    140.96 MB
    Virtual memory (peak):194.78 MB
    169.69 MB
    Working set:8.59 MB
    18.61 MB
    Working set (peak):35.08 MB
    37.95 MB
    Page faults:204,023/min
    2,039/min
    I/O
    I/O read transfer:20.66 KB/sec
    1.02 MB/min
    I/O read operations:8/sec
    343/min
    I/O write transfer:2 KB/sec
    274.99 KB/min
    I/O write operations:4/sec
    227/min
    I/O other transfer:1.3 KB/sec
    448.09 KB/min
    I/O other operations:54/sec
    1,671/min
    Resource allocations
    Threads:52
    12
    Handles:943
    600
    GUI GDI count:39
    103
    GUI GDI peak:118
    142
    GUI USER count:106
    49
    GUI USER peak:178
    71

    BehaviorsProcess properties

    Integrety level:Medium
    Platform:64-bit
    Command lines:
    • "C:\Program Files\tdc sikkerhedspakke\fshoster32.exe" -app -hosteriC:1
    • "C:\Program Files\tdc sikkerhedspakke\fshoster32.exe" -hosteriC:0
    • "C:\Program Files\charter security suite\fshoster32.exe" -app -hosteriC:1
    • "C:\Program Files\charter security suite\fshoster32.exe" -hosteriC:0
    • "C:\Program Files\f-secure\fshoster32.exe" -app -hosteriC:1
    • "C:\Program Files\f-secure\fshoster32.exe" -hosteriC:0
    Owner:User
    Windows Service
    Service name:fshoster
    Display name:F-Secure Dll Hoster
    Description:“F-Secure Dll Hoster Service”
    Type:Win32OwnProcess
    Parent processes:

    ResourcesThreads

    Averages
     
    fshoster32.exe (main module)
    Total CPU:0.00387516%
    0.272967%
    Kernel CPU:0.00134891%
    0.107585%
    User CPU:0.00252625%
    0.165382%
    Context switches:9/sec
    79/sec
    Memory:172 KB
    1.16 MB
    advapi32.dll (Advanced Windows 32 Base API by Microsoft)
    Total CPU:0.00195034%
    Kernel CPU:0.00061806%
    User CPU:0.00133227%
    Context switches:62/sec
    Memory:620 KB
    MSVCR80.dll
    Total CPU:0.00041369%
    Kernel CPU:0.00007783%
    User CPU:0.00033586%
    Memory:620 KB
    ccfipc.dll (F-Secure Common Client Foundation by F-Secure)
    Total CPU:0.00008536%
    Kernel CPU:0.00004442%
    User CPU:0.00004094%
    Memory:60 KB
    WININET.dll
    Total CPU:0.00001374%
    Kernel CPU:0.00000000%
    User CPU:0.00001374%
    Memory:920 KB
    fsaua.dll (F-Secure Automatic Update Agent by F-Secure)
    Total CPU:0.00001374%
    Kernel CPU:0.00001374%
    User CPU:0.00000000%
    Memory:428 KB
    fs_ccf_settings_server.dll (F-Secure Common Client Foundation by F-Secure)
    Total CPU:0.00001373%
    Kernel CPU:0.00000000%
    User CPU:0.00001373%
    Memory:128 KB

    Common loaded modules

    These are modules that are typiclaly loaded within the context of this process.

    Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

    OS versiondistribution
    Windows 7 Home Premium 20.00%
    Windows 7 Professional 16.00%
    Windows 7 Home Premium N 16.00%
    Microsoft Windows XP 16.00%
    Windows 8.1 12.00%
    Windows Vista Ultimate 8.00%
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 4.00%
    Windows 8 Pro 4.00%
    Windows 7 Ultimate N 4.00%

    Distribution by countryDistribution by country

    United States installs about 48.00% of F-Secure Common Client Foundation.

    OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

    PC Manufacturerdistribution
    Lenovo 63.64%
    Medion 18.18%
    Dell 18.18%
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