fshoster32.exe
F-Secure Common Client Foundation by F-Secure Corporation (Signed)
| Version: | 1, 04, 36597, 0 |
| MD5: | a876ba917ebd9e629cfd344eebe240ad |
| SHA1: | 438fa9d4f22d2831667cff72828ff88ab983955f |
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) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). 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 Launch pad published by F-Secure Corporation, Frontier Secure from F-Secure Corporation and Frontier Secure by F-Secure Corporation. The file is digitally signed by F-Secure Corporation which was issued by the GlobalSign nv-sa certificate authority (CA).
Details
| 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, 36597, 0 |
| Size: | 186.94 KB (191,424 bytes) |
| Build date: | 3/28/2013 1:55 AM |
| 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
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“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...”
“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-time. Help is always there when you need it. Protect your digital life with all benefits of our Max Security and Backup & Sharing products AND Personal Security Plus includes 24/7 support from an all-American team that's available to provide ...”
TDS Internet Security Launch Pad is a TDS branded verison of the F-Secure Launch pad which is included as part of the F-Secure Internet Security product.
“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...”
“Eliminate the need for stand-alone PC security software like firewalls, anti-virus and content filters with CenturyLink™ Online Security. This security package provides all the protection your business needs. Partnering with F-Secure®, a leading provider of anti-virus and firewall software, CenturyLink™ has committed to ensuring that your online experience is safe and secure. Automatic updates ensure that your security services are kept...”
WOW! Security is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to WOW! Wireless customers.
“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 running. Provides enhanced protection against viruses, spyware, infected e-mail attachments and other malware. rotects your computer from viruses, spyware, worms and other malicious software. Parental control and Firewall protect you and your chi...”
Tele Columbus Startplattform is a branded verrsion of F-Secure's security product offered to Tele Columbus broadband cable customers.
“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.”
Behaviors
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-162-246-164-010.f-secure.com (162.246.164.10:443)
Resource utilization
(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
| CPU |
| Total CPU: | 0.00004387% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00002870% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00001517% | |
| Kernel CPU time: | 106,820 ms/min | |
| CPU cycles: | 5,149,730/sec | |
| Context switches: | 73/sec | |
| Memory |
| Private memory: | 34.93 MB | |
| Private (maximum): | 17.59 MB | |
| Private (minimum): | 948 KB | |
| Non-paged memory: | 34.93 MB | |
| Virtual memory: | 229.83 MB | |
| Virtual memory (peak): | 241.24 MB | |
| Working set: | 8.59 MB | |
| Working set (peak): | 37.28 MB | |
| Page faults: | 7,880,300/min | |
| I/O |
| I/O read transfer: | 1.47 MB/sec | |
| I/O read operations: | 1,052/sec | |
| I/O write transfer: | 67.46 KB/sec | |
| I/O write operations: | 148/sec | |
| I/O other transfer: | 80.76 KB/sec | |
| I/O other operations: | 397/sec | |
| Resource allocations |
| Threads: | 60 | |
| Handles: | 1298 | |
| GUI GDI count: | 84 | |
| GUI GDI peak: | 89 | |
| GUI USER count: | 160 | |
| GUI USER peak: | 163 | |
Process properties
| Integrety level: | System |
| Platform: | 64-bit |
| Command lines: |
- "C:\Program Files\frontier\fshoster32.exe" -hosteriC:0
- "C:\Program Files\frontier\fshoster32.exe" -app -hosteriC:1
|
| Owner: | SYSTEM |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | fshoster |
| Display name: | F-Secure Dll Hoster |
| Description: | “F-Secure Dll Hoster Service” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| 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 country
United States installs about 48.00% of F-Secure Common Client Foundation.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Lenovo |
63.64% |
|
| Medion |
18.18% |
|
| Dell |
18.18% |
|
