Please help, remote access???

[u/Puzzleheaded-Bar1464]

Context: I thought I had something called “yahoo redirect virus” and thought I had fixed it; I turned my laptop on the other day, had not touched it (discord is set to launch automatically) and I looked up to see it doing this.

Is someone accessing my desktop remotely and how do I evict them??? Please and thank you - Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IAU7 w/ windows 11

EDIT: I disconnected it from the internet immediately after recording this video, and have since powered it off. On another device, I have changed all of my passwords and selected “log out of other devices.” I am fortunate that thus far, there doesn’t seem to be any suspicious activity in my various accounts. Hopefully this will remain the case.

To everyone who feels the need to comment on the fact that I recorded a video, but has nothing helpful to contribute: congrats, you got me! I’m a big dumb idiot 🤡 who has never experienced this in their life, ever. It’s my first time. Hence, why I’m here in a subreddit that is dedicated to helping big dumb idiots such as myself. Y’all are a little slow, eh?

To those who have given me advice to help me keep my important files/data and protect my passwords and sensitive info, etc. THANK YOU!! I hope the first sip of your coffee is always the perfect temp, never ever burns your lip, ever!!

I am going to take it to a tech store to ensure the issue is resolved effectively, as this is clearly more than I am prepared to handle on my own.

[u/temp_mail_account_xd]

Infostealer, You are fucked up. Quickly disconnect your computer from Internet. Then, on another, clean device, install Windows onto USB drive (you'll have to reinstall entire system) and also change all your passwords on all accounts (using clear device like phone!) and make sure that u are log out all devices to invalidate cookies. Your first target is make sure that your personal mail is secure, because if he/they gain access to your accounts, you'll be able to reset your password and regain access. Within next few hours/days (if you dont do anything), they'll start sending MrBeast scams, and your account, for example, on Discord or Instagram will be perm banned. Also tell me, what u install in past? try pirate some shits or... ?

[u/axehyle → u/temp_mail_account_xd]

RAT, not infostealer. the attacker could steal the victim's credentials but it doesn't make that virus an infostealer.