What is BitTorrent.exe?

BitTorrent.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as BitTorrent.  It is associated with software BitTorrent developed by BitTorrent. It is located in C:\Program Files by default.

Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as BitTorrent.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platforms: Windows OS

How to determine if your computer is infected with BitTorrent.exe malware?

Look out for the these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with BitTorrent.exe malware:

• Unstable internet connection
• BitTorrent.exe occupies extra CPU space
• PC processing speed slows down
• Browser often redirects to irrelevant websites
• Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
• Computer screen freezes repeatedly

Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible BitTorrent.exe malware attack:

Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

Step 2: If you notice the file located outside C:\Program Files perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.