Cogeco Security
Overview
Cogeco Security is a software program developed by F-Secure. The most common release is 2.76.212.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The setup package generally installs about 59 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 58% of users of Cogeco Security come from Canada, it is also popular in the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Cogeco Security-Securite\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Cogeco Security-Securite\\fsuninstall.exe" --operatorID 44095
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Cogeco Security
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ControlLayer.dll - F-Secure Common User Interface Framework (ControlLayer)
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CuifApi.dll - CuifApi
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CuifApi64.dll
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CuifTypes.dll - CuifTypes
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DataLayer.dll - DataLayer
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DeclarationHandler.dll - DeclarationHandler
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ExpressionEngine.dll - ExpressionEngine
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CCF_Licensing.dll - F-Secure Common Client Foundation (Licensing API 32bit)
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CCF_Licensing64.dll - Licensing API 64bit
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CCFDLLHosterAPI.dll - F-Secure DLL Hoster API
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CCFIPC.dll - F-Secure IPC
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CCFIPC64.dll
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fs_aua_command.exe - F-Secure fs_aua_command
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fs_ccf_client_auth_32.dll - F-Secure Client Authentication API
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fs_ccf_client_auth_64.dll
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fs_ccf_client_auth_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure Client Authentication Plugin
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fs_ccf_cosmos_32.dll - F-Secure COSMOS
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fs_ccf_cosmos_64.dll
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fs_ccf_cosmos_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure COSMOS plugin
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fs_ccf_cosmos_tool_32.exe - F-Secure COSMOS Tool
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fs_ccf_cosmos_update_handler_32.exe - F-Secure COSMOS update handler
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fs_ccf_datapipeline_32.dll - F-Secure Data Pipeline DLL
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fs_ccf_datapipeline_api_32.dll - F-Secure Data Pipeline API
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fs_ccf_download_32.dll - F-Secure CCF Download
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fs_ccf_guts2_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure GUTS2 Plugin
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fs_ccf_hoster_control_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure Hoster Control Plugin
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fs_ccf_id_converter32.dll - F-Secure ID Converter API 32bit
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fs_ccf_id_converter64.dll - F-Secure ID Converter API 64bit
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fs_ccf_metrics_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure CCF Metrics Plugin
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fs_ccf_settings32.dll - F-Secure Settings API 32bit
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fsadminaccess_32.exe - F-Secure Admin Settings
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fsadminsettings.exe
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fsaua_api_dll.dll - F-Secure AUA API
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fsfixconfig32.exe - F-Secure Hoster Configuration Fixer
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fshoster32.exe - F-Secure Host Process
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fsscan.exe - F-Secure Computer Security GUI (Anti Virus Commandline scanner)
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fsclm.dll - F-Secure Win32 Crypto Library (F-Secure Crypto Library)
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fswscs.exe - F-Secure security products (Windows Security Center Support Module)
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daemon.dll - F-Secure Service Enabler (F-Secure Service Enabler Daemon)
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fs_ccf_action_center_api_32.dll - Action Center API
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fs_ccf_customization_handler.exe - F-Secure CCF Customization Handler
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fs_ccf_flyer_api.dll - Flyer API
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fs_ccf_flyer_api64.dll
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fsinstall.exe - F-Secure Application Installer
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fsuninstall.exe - F-Secure Application Uninstaller
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fs_ccf_push_32.dll - F-Secure Common Core (F-Secure Push Library)
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fs_ccf_push_api_32.dll - F-Secure Push Notification API
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fs_ccf_push_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure Push Notification Plugin
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avdaemon.dll - F-Secure OneClient (Antivirus Daemon)
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fs_ccf_datapipeline_api_64.dll
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fs_ccf_manager_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure Host Process Manager Plugin
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fs_customization_reader_32.dll - Customization Reader
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fsaua_api_dll64.dll - AUA API
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fsfilecontrol.exe - F-Secure Application and File Control
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FsShellExtension32.dll - F-Secure Anti Virus Shell Extension Plug-in, 32 bit
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FsShellExtension64.dll - F-Secure Anti Virus Shell Extension Plug-in, 64 bit
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fsliball.dll - F-Secure fslib (F-Secure fslib full bundle)
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daas2inst_32.dll - daas2inst
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daas2.dll - daas2
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- fsscan.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Scheduled scanning task' (runs weekly on Fridays at 00:00).
Service
- fshoster32.exe runs as a service named 'F-Secure Hoster (Restricted)' (fsnethoster) "F-Secure DLL Hoster Service".
How do I remove Cogeco Security?
You can uninstall Cogeco Security from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Cogeco Security, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Cogeco Security.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 86%
Win 7 (SP1) 14%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
85.71% |
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| Windows 7 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
71.43% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Geography
58.33% of installs come from Canada
Which countries install it?
| Canada |
58.33% |
| United States |
41.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
60.00% |
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| Lenovo |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 4157R44 |
25.00% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
25.00% |
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| Acer Aspire ES1-523 |
25.00% |
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| Acer Aspire E5-511 |
25.00% |
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Publisher URL: www.f-secure.com