I recently found out that my computer was infected with malware because my Exodus wallet got hacked. After that scare, I did a full wipe of my PC and changed all my passwords. I'm now worried—could there still be malware or a virus lingering on my system? If so, how can I check for it?
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Also, running a good antivirus scan after the wipe can help ensure that there’s nothing left hanging around. That's something you should definitely consider.
If you didn't reformat the hard drive during the wipe, there's a chance that some malware could still be lurking. A full wipe usually just deletes your files, but reformatting can remove everything, including any hidden malware.
Have you checked for dodgy browser extensions? They can sometimes cause issues even after a wipe, especially if you installed anything sketchy like a cracked game.
I did download a cracked game, so that might be connected. Guess I should double-check my extensions!
When you say *full wipe*, what exactly did you do? If it didn't involve formatting the hard drive, you might still have some remnants of the malware.
Yeah, reformatting is a more thorough process. It might be worth looking into the difference!