Bvhost.exe CryptoCurrency Miner Virus

by Ventsislav Krastev | January 5, 2018 | 0 Comments CryptoCurrency, malware, Miner

Threat Summary Bvhost.exe Miner Trojan – Infection Process Bvhost.exe Trojan – Activity Report How to Detect and Remove Bvhost.exe Miner Malware

This article has been created in order to help you by showing you how to remove the bvhost.exe cryptocurrency miner completely from your computer and how to keep it from mining cryptocurrencies in the future as well.

The cryptocurrency miner malware trend gives birth to newer and newer viruses that aim for one thing only – to take advantage of your CPU as well as GPU resources in order to mine for the cryptocurrencies BitCoin or Monero. In addition to this, the bvhost.exe malware may slow down your computer and perform other malicious activities, similar to what a Trojan Horse infection would do. Furthermore, if you have seen any signs of the malicious process bvhost.exe running in the background of your computer, recommendations are to focus on removing it immediately, preferably by using the information in this article below.

Threat Summary

Name	bvhost.exe Miner Virus
Type	CryptoCurrency Miner
Short Description	Aims to infect your computer and use it’s CPU, GPU and other resources to turn it into a miner for cryptocurrencies.
Symptoms	Hightened CPU and GPU usage and overheating. The victim PC may break if this virus mines for longer periods of time.
Distribution Method	Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss bvhost.exe Miner Virus.

Bvhost.exe Miner Trojan – Infection Process

The infection process of bvhost.exe cryptocurrency miner Trojan can be conducted via getting the victim to open the malicious file, while believing to be legitimate or if the victim already has been infected with malware that can download the infection while remaining undetected.

One of the primary methods of motivating the victim to open the infection file is by making it seem as a legitimate type of file. Such methods include spamming the file as a legitimate e-mail attachment, such as:

Fake invoice.
Fraudulent receipt.
Non-existent order confirmation form.

The e-mails usually contain fake messages within them that aim to trick the victim into opening the files on the computer. Such messages usually pretend to come from legitimate companies and services from the likes of PayPal, eBay, Amazon, DHL or others.

Bvhost.exe Trojan – Activity Report

When an infection takes place by this malware it’s initial course of activities is to drop it’s payload on the infected computer. It may consist of more than one file and may reside in the following Windows directories:

%AppData%
%Local%
%Roaming%
%LocalLow%
%Temp%

In addition to this, the bvhost.exe Trojan may also add several different registry entries in the following Windows Registry sub-keys:

HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\
HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET ACCOUNT MANAGER\ACCOUNTS\
HKCU\IDENTITIES\
HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\OFFICE\OUTLOOK\OMI ACCOUNT MANAGER\ACCOUNTS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

After having done this, the bvhost.exe miner may connect your computer to a mining pool via mining software. The most widespread mining programs for CPU and GPU at the moment are the following:

CryptoNote miner.
Cryptonight miner.
YAM Miner.
Claymore CPU Miner.
ccminer (forked by tsiv).

In addition to modifying legitimate CPU or GPU miners, the hackers behind the bvhost.exe miner may have also created their own miner version that connects the infected computer to a mining pool and begins mining for tokens. The usually targeted cryptocurrencies for mining are Monero and BitCoin due to them being anonymous. This activity results in the bvhost.exe miner malware beginning to use a lot of your computer’s CPU and GPU resources and this may result in your PC becoming slow and sluggish and it may even freeze at times as well as display various system errors.

In addition to this activity, the bvhost.exe may also contain other malicious functions in it, such as:

Keylogger.
File copy function that steals files from your PC.
Password theft ability.
Ability to self-update to further hide from security software.
Ability to download other malware on your computer.
Function that helps it to spread onto other computers in the network.
The ability to take screenshots on your PC.
Function to steal financial data.

How to Detect and Remove Bvhost.exe Miner Malware

In order to detect this malware on your computer, it is recommended that you check your computer’s central processing unit and graphics card processor for high percentage of usage. If the bvhost.exe process is running in the background of your computer, the virus may show it as if it’s running as an administrator or authorized by the system as well and you should not be fooled by that.

To remove the bvhost.exe miner malware, recommendations are that you follow the removal instructions down below. They are specifically designed to help you to delete this malware either automatically or manually. Since manual removal is not a guarantee that your computer is completely safe, it is strongly recommended that you download an advanced anti-malware software. It can help you to fully detect and remove all malicious files that are related to the bvhost.exe miner on your computer and detect other malware as well, if present. Using such software will also help you to prevent such unwanted programs from infecting your computer in the future as well.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

How to Remove bvhost.exe Miner Virus from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove bvhost.exe Miner Virus

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall bvhost.exe Miner Virus and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by bvhost.exe Miner Virus on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by bvhost.exe Miner Virus there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for bvhost.exe Miner Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Get rid of bvhost.exe Miner Virus from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall bvhost.exe Miner Virus and remove related files and objects

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to bvhost.exe Miner Virus:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to bvhost.exe Miner Virus. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to bvhost.exe Miner Virus. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove bvhost.exe Miner Virus via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as bvhost.exe Miner Virus. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove bvhost.exe Miner Virus files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as bvhost.exe Miner Virus, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for bvhost.exe Miner Virus:

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Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove bvhost.exe Miner Virus from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Erase bvhost.exe Miner Virus from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Uninstall bvhost.exe Miner Virus from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove bvhost.exe Miner Virus from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the bvhost.exe Miner Virus will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Eliminate bvhost.exe Miner Virus from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.