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Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
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Popularity Rank: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 3,558 |
| First Seen: | March 19, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | May 5, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Hostify software that is found at Hostify.lu may arrive on your PC bundled with free program installers and run with Windows during the boot-up process. Users that did not install the Hostify software intentionally may be surprised to see it load with Windows and make an entry in the 'Programs and Features' panel. The Hostify software is promoted as a free alternative to well-known applications like Connectify Hotspot and Virtual Router. Computer users that own a router and wish to share their Internet with their WiFi-enabled devices may be interested in installing the Hostify program, but you should reconsider. Security researchers reveal that the Hostify software falls into the category of adware because advertisers may take advantage of its system integration to push numerous marketing materials in the Internet browser of infected users. Additionally, the Hostify adware may affect your Internet experience on your smartphone too.
The Hostify adware is known to change the DNS configuration of the systems it is installed on. The Hostify adware may show pop-up windows and banners with advertising content and redirect users to affiliate online stores when it detects that you entered search criteria on Amazon, eBay and Best Buy. Security researchers add that the Hostify adware does not employ encryption to secure its activity, your Internet connection might be insecure, and your neighbors may take advantage of that. The Hostify adware is similar to AdVPN, the Hotspot Shield Toolbar and GetPrivate, and may send information like your browsing and download history to its operators without your notice. You should take into consideration that the Hostify adware may decrease your PC performance and drain the power of laptops. Computer users are advised to remove the Hostify program with the help of a trusted anti-malware utility that is designed to address problems of this nature.
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File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | idscservice.exe.vir | 0c6cc6bddb16103636551c3c98a99530 | 254 |
| 2. | Hostify.exe.vir | 8136d7ef24fac70f40062d1d48e28a1d | 170 |
| 3. | uninstaller.exe.vir | 98f1a032b212fa55403a000913661b0e | 37 |
| 4. | uninstaller.exe | f1186ae383ac4510451f454fec546555 | 14 |
| 5. | idscservice.exe | bd5c9cd2bd220f68e7266efd986b8546 | 6 |
Registry Details
Directories
Hostify Ads may create the following directory or directories:
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Hostify |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Hostify |
