BetterHash (PUA) removal guide

The BetterHash (PUA) is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

What BetterHash (PUA) virus can do?

• Sample contains Overlay data
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Installs OpenCL library, probably to mine Bitcoins
• Unconventionial binary language: Romanian
• Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Romanian
• The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
• Authenticode signature is invalid
• Behavioural detection: Transacted Hollowing
• Checks the CPU name from registry, possibly for anti-virtualization
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Accessed credential storage registry keys
• A cryptomining command was executed
• Attempts to disable Windows Defender
• Collects information to fingerprint the system
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

How to determine BetterHash (PUA)?

File Info:
name: 1AD649BB71FAF6615B1E.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/cf44ad94ea603f7ed5baa289dc1607fd4c9941bb7b0f6d3e57365448d843d21fcrc32: 2197012Cmd5: 1ad649bb71faf6615b1e56b17169fa5dsha1: 5a80001d01bfcc37178314a4aeff8d9c04266443sha256: cf44ad94ea603f7ed5baa289dc1607fd4c9941bb7b0f6d3e57365448d843d21fsha512: 9c4beb0cd3279fdcf3472369515094cbcf5d46fca20ff9473f8db29808ad41ddb952b085e5705b06e3531c7b975647b14cb6557c73c1b4db48f5d9ec7eeb4806ssdeep: 49152:OQasxwS0/36vDA4GGQ3W2zcRNuM1x6bZK98XTADLrlvb:k+0/3wkNWcuNuK8AP9btype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T160D6E72171809BD3DF11D7708846E1ED059A6EE7A80A1C0EFE3FBE39E7722111C5E699sha3_384: 362bb5ac576a6328014a5d4127be1fa724adf62a12adf93776490c6787a75b0dc656f8c6e6e50dfb06f34c7be06eed73ep_bytes: 558becb90b0000006a006a004975f951timestamp: 1992-06-19 22:22:17
Version Info:
CompanyName: Innovative SolutionsFileDescription: BetterHashFileVersion: 3.165.0.138InternalName: BetterHashLegalCopyright: Innovative SolutionsLegalTrademarks: Innovative SolutionsOriginalFilename: betterhash.exeProductName: BetterHashProductVersion: 3.165Comments: BetterHashTranslation: 0x0418 0x04e2

BetterHash (PUA) also known as:

How to remove BetterHash (PUA)?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.