I messed up by having TLauncher installed on my computer for about two years, and I've recently realized it might be spyware. I'm concerned about whether my whole Wi-Fi network is compromised, especially since I logged into my router to change some settings recently. I also used a work email to log in, which has me worried. I'm not entirely sure if I entered my password or set up two-factor authentication. Should I change all my passwords? Could this software also infect USB drives I've used? I've installed it on my sister's laptop too—what's the quickest way to reinstall Windows there? Should I advise her to change all her passwords as well? Is it too late for me to take action? Lastly, do I need a new router, and is there any way to quickly change all my business passwords?
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Yes, anything that’s cracked can come with potential risks. People have reported TLauncher being flagged as malware, but actual hacking incidents are rare. If you're worried about your network, changing your passwords is a good idea, especially for anything work-related. After uninstalling TLauncher, be sure to scan for malware just to be safe!
For your sister's laptop, a fresh Windows installation is the best bet. You can use a recovery drive or create one using Microsoft's Media Creation Tool. Make sure she also changes her passwords just in case. It's better to be safe than sorry!
Definitely! Changing all passwords should be a priority. And if there's any doubt about your router security, changing it wouldn’t hurt.
It's smart to check your data security, just in case. Also, if you plugged any USB drives into your PC while TLauncher was installed, run a scan on those too!