Brhosthelper.exe -

is a genuine Windows executable file created by HP for its high-level security software, but it can sometimes be slow or mimicked by malware.

Users must be cautious because some malware, such as crypto miners, may intentionally name malicious files similarly to legitimate processes (e.g., "brhost.exe") to avoid detection. Signs of a Malicious File: It causes extremely high CPU or GPU usage (30% to 100%). brhosthelper.exe