I've been having some serious issues with malware on my PC. After noticing strange activity, I ran Malwarebytes and found nothing. However, when I used Kaspersky Rescue Tool, it detected two trojans. I decided to completely reinstall Windows and deleted all partitions to get rid of the viruses. Despite this, I still experienced odd access on my accounts like LinkedIn and Discord from unknown locations. I reset my passwords, but just out of caution, I scanned again with Kaspersky, and it found the same two trojans again. I'm concerned that the malware may have transferred to my system during the reinstall process, possibly from my external WiFi USB stick, which was made in Shenzen, China. Any advice on how to handle this situation would be appreciated, as I've been struggling with it for a week now.
3 Answers
If you're still facing issues after reinstalling Windows, consider doing a more thorough cleanup— wiping your drives completely and reinstalling Windows without keeping any files could help. Also, ditch any hardware from dubious sources. Investing in quality devices is worth it for your security.
You might want to double-check that the Kaspersky Rescue Tool you used is genuine. There have been cases where malware was bundled with certain products, so it's wise to be cautious. Even though I haven't heard of WiFi adapters being infected, it's definitely not out of the question.
It's crucial to ensure you're using a clean installation method for Windows. Did you create the installation USB using the Media Creation Tool from a different, clean device? If there's any chance that the other device was compromised, that could be a factor. As for the WiFi adapter, I recommend replacing it with one from a reputable brand. Sometimes cheap adapters can create vulnerabilities.
Yes, I did create the USB on a different device, but I'm still worried about the possibility of that device being infected. I'll look into getting a new WiFi adapter for sure.
Good point! I'll verify the tool's authenticity and consider getting a new adapter just to be safe.