fshoster32.exe
F-Secure Common Client Foundation by F-Secure Corporation (Signed)
Overview
There are 7 versions of fshoster32.exe in the wild, the latest version being 1, 05, 793, 0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'F-Secure Dll Hoster' with the name 'fshoster' and described as “F-Secure Dll Hoster Service”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). By adding a startup entry to the run registry key, the file will be executed when the user logs into Windows. The average file size is about 170.41 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to F-Secure Corporation by GlobalSign nv-sa. The programs F-Secure, Charter Security Suite and Tele Columbus Startplattform have been observed as installing specific variations of fshoster32.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0040% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 32 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 1.49 MB per minute for reads and 447.26 KB per minute for writes.
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”
 Details
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| 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 |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | F-Secure Corporation |
| Authority (CA): | GlobalSign nv-sa |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | fshoster |
| Display name: | F-Secure Dll Hoster |
| Description: | “F-Secure Dll Hoster Service” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of F-Secure Common Client Foundation.)
“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 thr...”
“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...”
“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 visibl...”
Super Safe Boost is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to TalkTalk customers.
Vodafone Sicherheitscenter is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to Vodafone customers.
“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-sp...”
Unitymedia Programme is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to Unitymedia customers.
“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 Securit...”
“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 customer...”
Seguridad PC Telecable is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to Telecable cable customers.
“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. ...”
“Optimized by F-Secure, a worldwide leader in the field of the Internet security, Cogeco Security Services are state of the art. You are protected at all times and your computer is always up and runnin...”
“FREE yourself from PC problems. Who's got time to waste on computer concerns when there's so much of life to live? Frontier Secure frees you from computer-related downtime, so you can have more you-ti...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of fshoster32.exe, select a unique version for details.)
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
All file variations of fshoster32.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium N |
16.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
12.00% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
8.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center |
4.00% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
4.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 48.00% of F-Secure Common Client Foundation.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Lenovo |
63.64% |
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| Medion |
18.18% |
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| Dell |
18.18% |
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