Could Malware Still Be Accessing My Accounts After a Fresh Windows Install?
I downloaded a suspicious file, and within two days several of my online accounts were compromised. Windows Defender found and removed multiple trojans. I then bought a new…
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How can I remove suspected malware when Microsoft Defender will not open?
I accidentally opened a suspected malware file on my HP laptop. Shortly afterward, Microsoft Defender and other anti-malware tools stopped opening. I tried Safe Mode, PowerShell's Start-MpWDOScan command,…
Can I recover my laptop after repeated Trojan detections?
My Dell laptop was infected with a Trojan, and afterward my Discord account was compromised and sent scam messages to my contacts. I disconnected the laptop from the…
I Ran a Fake Cloudflare Verification Command—How Can I Know if Windows Is Safe?
I visited a page that appeared to be a Cloudflare verification screen and followed its instructions to open a Windows command interface, paste a command, and press Enter.…
Can an external hard drive reinfect a freshly installed Windows PC?
My Windows PC was recently infected with malware, so I'm planning a completely clean Windows installation. An internal HDD and an external HDD were connected while the infection…
Could a Failed Windows Game Installer Have Infected My BIOS?
I'm running Debian Linux and tried installing an unofficial Windows game through Q4Wine. The installer was mostly in English, but it displayed a red message in Russian before…
A Suspicious Game Install Was Followed by Account Takeovers—How Do I Secure My PC?
I installed a game from an untrusted website, and a new drive appeared in File Explorer during or after the installation. I removed it, but later received notifications…
My accounts were compromised after installing a game—how do I secure my PC?
I installed a game from an unfamiliar website, and afterward a new drive appeared in File Explorer. I deleted it, but the next day I received password-change notifications…
Unknown YouTube Activity and Strange Outgoing SMS Messages—What Should I Check First?
For the past few weeks, unfamiliar Chinese searches have been appearing in my YouTube history. Random children's, Spider-Man, and brightly colored videos are also being added to my…