Remove 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR Bitcoin Email Virus

This page aims to help you remove 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR. Our removal instructions work for every version of Windows.

It is a well-known fact that Trojan Horse infections are some of the nastiest computer threats. That’s why it is understandable to get quite frustrated if you receive a message that your computer has been compromised by a hidden representative of theirs. Just the thought that a Trojan might have compromised the system is frightening enough to make most of the users fulfill all sorts of demands in order to remove the nasty infection or prevent it from messing with their PC. Unfortunately, dishonest people have found a way to play with that fear and to make some good quick money out of it by spreading email BitCoin scam messages. The sketchy scheme which has become viral recently relies on phishing emails sent from self-proclaimed hackers who warn the victims that their system has been infected with a dormant Trojan Horse. The scenario of the message typically goes like this – the hackers claim that they have secretly gained control over the computer with the help of a hidden malware and intend to mess with it or publish some sensitive personal information online. In order not to do that, they ask the victim to pay a certain amount of money to a given BitCoin wallet. As you can see, this is a simple blackmail scheme which relies on fear and frustration to extort money out of the unsuspecting online users. In most of the cases, there is no real reason to believe such email scams as they are nothing but a bluff. That’s why, if you have recently received an email with similar text, our advice is not to give your money to anyone.

However, we cannot ignore the fact that a lot of nasty cyber threats use spam messages and scams to spread around the web and to infect web users. That’s why you should not overlook the possibility of an existing infection with a scary Trojan Horse inside your machine and should take immediate actions to scan your system for hidden malware. Moreover, there are threats such as 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR, which may sometimes be delivered to your PC with the help of blackmail messages like the email BitCoin scam that we described above. This particular infection can be very stealthy and can lie dormant in the background of the OS for a long time without any visible symptoms. It can provide its criminal creators with remote access, spy on you without your knowledge, hack into your webcam and mic, capture embarrassing photos and personal conversations, steal your passwords or delete your data. In addition, such malware can create security holes which can easily be exploited by other infections like Ransomware, or Rootkits. The good news is that, in the removal guide below, we will show you how to scan your entire computer and remove 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR in case you have accidentally been contaminated with this Trojan-based threat. The professional scanner included in the guide can be of great help if you don’t have reliable security tool as it can easily remove 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR and other nasty pieces of malware that might be hiding in your PC without your knowledge.

19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR SUMMARY:

Name 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR
Type Trojan
Danger Level  High (19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR Ransomware encrypts all types of files)
Symptoms 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR Trojan is hard to detect and aside from increased use of RAM and CPU, there would barely be any other visible red flags.
Distribution Method  Most of the time, Trojans get distributed through spam e-mails and social network messages, malicious ads, shady and pirated downloads, questionable torrents and other similar methods.

Remove 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR Bitcoin Email Virus

1: Preparations

Note: Before you go any further, we advise you to bookmark this page or have it open on a separate device such as your smartphone or another PC. Some of the steps might require you to exit your browser on this PC.

2: Task Manager

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to enter the Task Manager. Go to the Tab labeled Processes (Details for Win 8/10). Carefully look through the list of processes that are currently active on you PC.

If any of them seems shady, consumes too much RAM/CPU or has some strange description or no description at all, right-click on it, select Open File Location and delete everything there.

Also, even if you do not delete the files, be sure to stop the process by right-clicking on it and selecting End Process.

3: IP related to 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR

Go to c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. Open the hosts file with notepad.

Find where it says Localhost and take a look below that. 

hosts_opt (1)

If you see any IP addresses there (below Localhost) send them to us here, in the comments since they might be coming from the 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR.

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4: Disable Startup programs

Re-open the Start Menu and type msconfig.

Click on the first search result. In the next window, go to the Startup tab. If you are on Win 10,  it will send you to the Startup part of the task manager instead, as in the picture:

If you see any sketchy/shady looking entries in the list with an unknown manufacturer or a manufacturer name that looks suspicious as there could be a link between them and 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR , disable those programs and select OK.

5: Registry Editor

Press Windows key + R and in the resulting window type regedit.

Now, press Ctrl + F and type the name of the virus.

Delete everything that gets found. If you are not sure about whether to delete something, do not hesitate to ask us in the comments. Keep in mind that if you delete the wrong thing, you might cause all sorts of issues to your PC.

6: Deleting potentially malicious data – 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR

Type each of the following locations in the Windows search box and hit enter to open the locations:

%AppData%

%LocalAppData%

%ProgramData%

%WinDir%

%Temp%

Delete everything you see in Temp linked to 19rtEghbzbyBqmgJLBtUGd9VvVC1s2bKzR RansomwareAbout the other folders, sort their contents by date and delete only the most recent entries. As always, if you are not sure about something, write to us in the comment section.

 

Author:
Daniel Sadakov has a degree in Information Technology and specializes in web and mobile cyber security. He harbors a strong detestation for anything and everything malicious and has committed his resources and time to battling all manners of web and mobile threats. He has founded MobileSecurityZone.com, a website dedicated to covering the top tech stories and providing useful tips for the everyday user, in an effort to reach and help more people.

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