hosts2
by DownLite
What is hosts2?
hosts2 is software application developed by DownLite. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 65.30% of installations running this operating system. hosts2's installer is typically 4.00 MB in size and installs around 9 files.
hosts2 is most popular in the United States with 43.01% of installations residing in this country.
About hosts2?
Hosts2 is a powerful web browser extension that offers users the ability to customize their search and home pages while also delivering valuable search advertising revenue. This software is designed to modify the search provider and protect it as the default browser search engine. Typically, hosts2 is installed through a bundled offer within a third-party software distribution. Key features of hosts2 include the ability to change the default search engine, including the browser's built-in search box and address bar, as well as the option to modify the default home page and/or new tabs while safeguarding search settings. Additionally, hosts2 adds alternative error page functionality to enhance the browsing experience. With hosts2, users can take control of their browsing experience and optimize their search advertising revenue.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in hosts2.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Web | Trojan.Crossrider.1 | |
| Symantec | 20131.1.0.101 | WS.Reputation.1 |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 9.700.0.1001 | TROJ_GEN.R0C9H01H813 |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 21334 | Crossrider (fs) |
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware | 1104 | Adware.Generic.587936 |
| Antiy-AVL | 2.0.3.7 | AdWare/Win32.Lyckriks |
| Baidu-International | 4.0.3.14126 | AdWare.Win32.Lyckriks.Autt |
| Bitdefender | 1.0.20.130 | Adware.Generic.587936 |
| Dr.Web | 9.0.0.026 | Trojan.Crossrider.1 |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware | 8.14.01.26.12 | Adware.Generic.587936 |
| ESET-NOD32 | 8.9271 | a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.H |
| G Data | 14.1.22 | Adware.Generic.587936 |
| K7 AntiVirus | 13.175.10794 | Trojan |
| K7GW | 13.175.10794 | Trojan ( 0048c1901 ) |
| Kaspersky | 14.0.0.4407 | not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Lyckriks |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus | 331020.49267 | Win32.Troj.Lyckriks.cw.(kcloud) |
| McAfee | 5600.7238 | Artemis!7D1E4528B3A1 |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | 7.7238 | Artemis!7D1E4528B3A1 |
| MicroWorld-eScan | 15.0.0.78 | Adware.Generic.587936 |
| NANO AntiVirus | 0.28.0.57029 | Trojan.Win32.Crossrider.cgsiwh |
| nProtect | 14.01.09.01 | Trojan-Clicker/W32.Lyckriks.896000 |
| Sophos | 4.96 | Generic PUA PE |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 7.2.26 | TROJ_GEN.R0CBH07A514 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus | 3.12.24.3 | AdWare.Lyckriks |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 25262 | Crossrider (fs) |
| Symantec | 20131.1.0.101 | WS.Reputation.1 |
Software Details
- URL:
- –
- Support:
- –
- Installation path:
- C:\Program Files\hosts2
- Uninstaller:
- C:\Program Files\hosts2\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
- Size:
- 4.00 MB
- Language:
- English
hosts2 Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- hosts2-bg.exe
- Name:
- hosts2
- Path:
- C:\Program Files\hosts2\hosts2-bg.exe
- MD5:
- 7d1e4528b3a1a268ff37441f530d53b4
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
|
EXE
|
d02d90b8bbcfe09ed6c64bb6b607b45b | |
|
EXE
|
fedbb621cccaba9236a6578eb4ba0952 | |
|
DLL
|
9fb7e7d10f837a348974fd08fb46a6fb | |
|
DLL
|
01e1dc86111b02d4f1d197a08863b6a6 | |
|
EXE
|
0ef50ce3afd02c63ab44de14e3db5712 | |
|
EXE
|
6bf198095a585011e93afd44932a9270 | |
|
EXE
|
11de563485eb549ea556bdabd51d1d7e | |
|
DLL
|
hosts2-bho.dll
Malware
|
db0912b64a992eef01cd74da81d0af18 |
|
EXE
|
hosts2-bg.exe
Malware
|
7d1e4528b3a1a268ff37441f530d53b4 |