I'm not very tech-savvy and I'm really concerned about something odd that happened on my computer. I discovered a bizarre folder on my local disk that I can't recall creating. It contained a bunch of weirdly named files, like "unsatisfied richard thing," with some being Word documents, Excel files, and text files. When I tried to open any of them, I got a message saying they were damaged and couldn't be accessed.
When I attempted to delete the folder, a pop-up appeared from what I think was Cybereason, asking whether I wanted to prevent ransomware. I clicked 'yes,' but afterward, two new folders appeared, named "Bdate104" and "Xorginazed245," with file names like waist_track and freighted-produce-fast-delivery. I got scared and haven't opened them much, but there were a couple of JPEGs that seemed just like static noise. I'm unsure what to do next. Is this normal? Do I need to worry about a virus? Has anyone else faced something similar?
3 Answers
Before panicking, check if you have any anti-ransomware software installed. Some systems use fake files known as 'canary files' to detect unauthorized changes. If you accidentally deleted one, it might have triggered an alert. It's worth looking into, just to clear up any confusion!
Honestly, if you're really worried, I'd suggest doing a fresh installation of your operating system. It might be drastic but it's the safest route to ensure your system is clean. Just back up your important files first!
It sounds like your computer might be compromised. I had a similar situation after downloading something suspicious. Those JPEGs you mentioned could have harmful code hidden inside. I recommend you disconnect from the internet and do a thorough scan with reputable antivirus software.
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