I accidentally downloaded a scam file after my friend shared a website that had a game on it. She didn't realize that her friend's account was hacked. I opened the file despite Windows warning me about it because I had previous games do the same. Nothing seemed to happen initially, but I later discovered the file was associated with a scam related to a game in development on itch.io. Now, I'm really worried because I've received emails indicating that my information might have been stolen, and I got logged out of my Discord account on my phone. Besides changing all my passwords, what else should I do?
3 Answers
You should consider installing a different antivirus to be extra safe. Check your task manager for any unfamiliar applications and look through your downloads or installed apps for anything suspicious. If you don't find anything weird there, it might just be a harmless file, but definitely change your passwords and keep an eye out for any unusual activity.
First off, make sure to stop bypassing Windows security warnings if you're unsure about what you're downloading. Those warnings are there for a reason! If Windows Defender didn't find anything, you might be in the clear, but it's still good to be cautious.
To double-check, use the website VirusTotal to scan the file. Just upload it there and see if it detects any viruses. Honestly, I would assume that file could still be infected or risky.
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