I recently downloaded Proton VPN, but I'm not very good at identifying trustworthy software sites. A few days later, Microsoft Defender flagged a trojan called Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah.A!rfn on my system. I ran a full scan and deleted it, but I still think there's something lingering. Later, I downloaded Atube Catcher and ran my antivirus on it first, which found nothing, but now it seems to have installed an unwanted YouTube Video Search feature and an MP3 downloader. I swear I didn't approve any of that! Right-clicking the shortcut doesn't give me any options to remove these new additions. Are they viruses? What steps should I take to fix this?
4 Answers
Just to be sure, please tell me you downloaded Proton VPN from their official website? It's crucial to download from verified sources to minimize risks.
First off, I recommend downloading Malwarebytes directly from their official site and running a full scan. It's great for picking up malware that standard antivirus may miss. If that doesn't help, you might want to consider reinstalling Windows entirely to start fresh.
Also, try to use more specific titles when posting! It helps a lot with getting the most relevant help. Just a heads up!
I checked VirusTotal, and Atube Catcher is flagged as adware. That explains why it's installed those extra features without consent. If you're looking for a good tool to download YouTube videos, I suggest you try yt-dlp instead; it's highly recommended!
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