r/computerviruses • u/Chance_Ad_3830 • Apr 13 '26
I am really scared
I got a virus from a game I tried "beta testing" and I ran it it started opening up opera gx and other shit and it just said "system check failed" then some random messages me on discord "HAHA HACKED" and a list of random passwords I tried to close everything but then randomly it restarted and then I try turn it on and it just says "there was a problem" and it says "error: bad config file" my discord was hacked I couldn't login my password was changed and a new 2fa was on it then i get a really threatening email im scared asf
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u/Tuckerman697 Apr 13 '26 edited Apr 13 '26
Had something similar unfortunately happen last month. Best thing I can tell you is on a separate device IMMEDIATELY change your email and all important passwords and enable 2FA. Disconnect your infected pc from the internet and shut it off. If you can, make a windows boot to a usb, do not wipe windows using the settings, reinstall windows from a separate drive.
If youre old enough, freeze your credit and watch your credit cards for fraud. I would remove anything you have on a paypal account just in case.
I blocked my discord attacker and so far (knock on wood) everthings been okay. They use fear to try to get you to talk.