password theft

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…

Multiple Accounts Were Accessed After Installing a Browser Extension—What Should I Do?

I recently installed a browser extension called GeoSpoof to change my location on a university attendance website, along with its mobile app so I could use Safari to…

I ran a fake Cloudflare verification command—how do I know what was compromised?

I was redirected to a fake Cloudflare verification page that instructed me to paste a one-line command into Command Prompt. I ran it, and after about a minute…

I Ran a Fake Cloudflare PowerShell Command—Should I Reinstall Windows?

I was redirected to a fake Cloudflare verification page that instructed me to paste a one-line command into Command Prompt. I ran it, and the command appeared to…

Could This Suspicious Python Program Have Stolen My Passwords or Browser Data?

I accidentally ran a suspicious Python file on my Windows PC. A black Command Prompt window appeared briefly and then closed. The folder contained setup.py, setup.exe, data, lib,…

I ran a fake Cloudflare verification command—should I assume my passwords were stolen?

I fell for a fake browser verification prompt that told me to press Win+R, paste a command, and press Enter. I ran a PowerShell command that downloaded and…

What should I do after malware stole my passwords and accessed my accounts?

I use a Windows desktop PC and recently downloaded a program from a suspicious site that displayed a fake download screen. Soon afterward, malware began sending cryptocurrency scam…