I accidentally ran a Powershell script from a website after copying a command. I'm not sure what it did, and I'm worried about any potential harm it might have caused. I still have the command saved if that's helpful, but how can I ensure my system is safe and remove anything it might have done?
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The Powershell command you ran seems to have pulled some shady stuff from a URL. You're likely dealing with a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) or some sort of info-stealer. I suggest changing all your passwords from a different device immediately. You might also need to reinstall Windows to be completely sure that everything is clean. It's a harsh lesson, but a good reminder to always verify commands before running them!
The command you shared is actually a base64 encoded request. If it’s pulling from that IP, it’s definitely malicious. You can decode the base64 string using PowerShell if you want to confirm what it was trying to do. But honestly, if you suspect any infection, just reinstall your OS and change your passwords—it's the safest route.
First off, it's really important to be cautious about running scripts you don't fully understand. That script likely downloaded and executed some code from an external server. You might have gotten lucky if the server was already down when you ran it, but you should definitely play it safe. I recommend changing your passwords for important accounts right away. Also, to be safe, consider doing a full system format and reinstalling your operating system. Better safe than sorry!
Yeah, resetting passwords is smart. Also, making sure your antivirus software is up to date can help catch anything that might have slipped through.
It's wild how easy it is to get caught up in something like this. Definitely will be more careful in the future!