Vshub.exe Monero Miner Virus - How to Remove It

by Gergana Ivanova | January 5, 2018 | 0 Comments CryptoCurrency, Miner, Miner Malware, removal guide, trojan

Threat Summary Mingc.exe Miner – Distribution Methods Mingc.exe Miner – More Details How to Remove Vshub.exe Miner Virus from Your Computer

This article reveals how to remove the vshub.exe Monero cryptocurrency miner virus from your computer.

The malicious process vshub.exe is classified as a virus that utilizes PC resources to mine for Monero cryptocurrency. As vshub.exe can occupy a high percentage of the CPU usage for extended period аn infection with it can lead to poor system performance and permanent damage of essential PC components. Additionally, the malicious vshub.exe is believed to have Trojan capabilities that can allow it to steal sensitive information from the compromised machine. The vshub.exe Monero miner virus has to be detected and entirely removed from the computer on time.

Threat Summary

Name	vshub.exe
Type	Miner Trojan Horse
Short Description	Aims to use CPU’s or GPU’s resources of corrupted computer to mine for Monero.
Symptoms	After infection the miner overloads the CPU for extended periods of time which results in poor PC performance and system crashes.
Distribution Method	Via malicious e-mail spam attachments, infected websites or fake installation setups.
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User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss vshub.exe.

Mingc.exe Miner – Distribution Methods

The vshub.exe Monero miner virus is a newly discovered threat that can infect online users worldwide. Its distribution may happen via several methods.

Links that land you on compromised web pages can initiate an automatic download of the malicious script on your computer. Hackers may post such links in spam email messages or use them in malvertising campaigns.

Massive spam email campaigns are also considered to be used as a way of vshub.exe Monero miner distribution. They are usually designed to trick you into downloading a corrupted file attachment that carries the malicious script. Once you open the malicious file on your PC it automatically starts the malicious vshub.exe process. So beware of emails that are trying to convince you to download file attachments especially if they are one of the following types:

→ .docm, .vbs, .wsf, .js, .exe

Mingc.exe Miner – More Details

Once vshub.exe miner virus is running on the system, it can cause severe damages on the compromised machine. First it creates a Windows task called ServiceRun that automatically launches the file executable vshub.exe which is located at:

→C:\ProgramData\vshub.exe

This action triggers the Monero mining process on your computer. Once the device is connected to the predefined miming pools it starts utilizing the power of your CPU to mine for Monero cryptocurrency.

As a result, its developers receive good revenue while your CPU is exposed at risk of permanent damage. Other side effects after infection with vshub.exe miner virus are frequent system slowdowns, freezes and even crashes.

The vshub.exe Monero miner is also considered to have Trojan horse capabilities which may allow it to download and install additional malware on the host and gain access to your files, email address, login details, banking credentials, etc.

How to Remove Vshub.exe Miner Virus from Your Computer

The detection of the malicious vshub.exe miner virus is not that easy. It is a persistent threat that may remain hidden on the system for a long time. That’s why security experts recommend the help of a professional anti-malware tool for its detection and removal. Such a tool guarantees maximum removal efficiency and future malware protection.

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Guide 1: How to Remove vshub.exe from Windows.
Guide 2: Get rid of vshub.exe on Mac OS X.
Guide 3: Remove vshub.exe in Google Chrome.

Guide 4: Erase vshub.exe from Mozilla Firefox.
Guide 5: Uninstall vshub.exe from Microsoft Edge.
Guide 6: Remove vshub.exe from Safari.
Guide 7: Eliminate vshub.exe from Internet Explorer.
Guide 8: Disable vshub.exe Push Notifications in Your Browsers.

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

How to Remove vshub.exe from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove vshub.exe

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

We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter

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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 vshub.exe 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 vshub.exe 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 vshub.exe 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 vshub.exe 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.

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Get rid of vshub.exe from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall vshub.exe and remove related files and objects

OFFER

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 vshub.exe:

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 vshub.exe. 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 vshub.exe. 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 vshub.exe 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 vshub.exe. 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 vshub.exe files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as vshub.exe, 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 vshub.exe:

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

Remove vshub.exe 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.

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Erase vshub.exe 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.

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Uninstall vshub.exe 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.

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Remove vshub.exe 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 vshub.exe 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.

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Eliminate vshub.exe 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.