I recently found out that a trusted person might have installed a remote access Trojan (RAT) on my PC. After realizing this, I factory reset my computer and did a clean installation of Windows. I also ran full scans with both Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, and nothing was detected. I'm worried that they might still have access to my system. Is there anything specific I should do to ensure I'm completely safe?
4 Answers
Honestly, once you've done a clean install and scans show no issues, it's highly unlikely they'll regain access. Just change your passwords and turn on two-factor authentication; that should really ease your worries!
If you're super cautious, consider getting a new storage device altogether, especially if you don't care about keeping any of your old files. It might sound extreme, but that's just how I feel about security after such incidents.
Make sure to completely wipe your system. Windows sometimes keeps old files, and if something was hidden well enough, it could still be lurking. Better safe than sorry, right?
Just factory resetting isn't enough. You'll want to securely wipe your PC first, then do a fresh install of Windows using a USB from the Microsoft Media Creation Tool. Don't forget to change your passwords for any accounts accessed from that device and enable two-factor authentication for added security.
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