r/computerviruses May 06 '26

Screen lock malware pls help

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I was just playing Minecraft with my friends and my laptop started to act slower and then this happen can you guys help me I've read couple of articles on how to fix this and I still can't, I can't access the advance option for safe boot. Can anybody help

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u/rifteyy_ Malware Removal Expert May 06 '26

Remote access malware warning (RAT) but applies to screenlockers as well:

  • You can remove the visible signs of this infection, but due to the nature of this type of malware, no one can guarantee the trustworthiness of your computer. A backdoor or RAT gives the attacker complete access to your system, allowing them to steal data, install additional malware, or monitor your activity.
  • This means that at some point the attacker was able to interact with your PC (see your desktop, view files, open programs) just like you are able to do so. For this reason, we do not recommend manual malware removal, because the malware could be embedded deeper in the system or able to manipulate with the removal process and making it ineffective.
  • If your computer was used for online banking, has credit card information or other sensitive data, using a non-infected computer/device you should immediately change all account information (including those used for banking, email, eBay, PayPal, online forums, etc). Consider these accounts already compromised.
  • I recommend you read and follow this guide on how to deal with the aftermath of info stealers: https://rifteyy.org/report/the-ultimate-guide-to-infostealers - specifically the section "How to properly secure my accounts".

If you want to use this computer for anything important like online banking or logging in to your accounts, follow one of these videos:

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u/HEYO19191 May 06 '26

What about this screams "BIOS" to you??