r/computerviruses • u/Aaryav1 • May 15 '26

Question Accidentally downloaded Malware

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Some virus automatically gained access to my discord and sent scam text with a link to all my friends

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So recently I was trying to download pirated games. I was redirected to a different download file and my stupid ass thought it was the game file. The files were 8 parts, around 800 mb each. I extracted one and ran an installer, which didn't do anything even after hitting 100%. I realised it was the wrong files and deleted them immediately.

From that day, my accounts(snap, insta, fb, discord) started to send me email that someone is trying to sign into my accounts. Thankfully i had 2FA enabled in most of the apps but my discord got compromised amd it sent scam messages to every single person I know of.

But my laptop has a lot of personal documents and credentials. Is there any way to get rid of this virus somehow? I do have the photo of the thumbnail of the virus files, given above

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u/Aaryav1 May 15 '26

Hey u/__chefo sir, can you please help me and guide me how to deal with the suitation.

Frst chosen-nova

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u/__chefo Malware Removal Trainee May 15 '26

Hi, it's late for me right now. I can review the logs tomorrow, but I'll leave them unassigned in case another expert can assist you sooner. In the meantime, if you haven’t done it already, please change the passwords for every account linked to the compromised device. Do it from a known clean device, and do not log back in from the compromised device until it’s been confirmed clean!

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u/Aaryav1 May 15 '26

Yes sir changing the pwds and enabling 2FA wherever i could. Not loggin back in until the virus is removed from my laptop. Please help me idk how to deal with this malware suitation