I recently found that my computer had malware because my Exodus wallet was hacked. I ended up doing a full wipe of my PC and changed all my passwords. However, I'm worried that there might still be some malware or virus lingering on my system. Is there any chance that's possible? And what are some ways to check for any remaining threats?
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Just to clarify, when you say 'full wipe,' did you use a tool that really cleans everything, or just reset your PC? It might matter to get rid of everything effectively.
Did you actually reformat your hard drive when you did the full wipe? If not, the malware could still be lurking on there.
Be careful with any dodgy browser extensions. Sometimes malware hides in those. Have you checked all your installed extensions?
I think I might have downloaded a cracked game recently, which could be a source of trouble. Thanks for the heads-up!
Yeah, reformatting means you completely erase and prepare the hard drive anew, which is the safest way to eliminate malware.