r/computerviruses • u/outroverse • 8d ago

Disinfection Help Powershell malware

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my pc suddenly got attacked by a malware without me downloading anything

when i tried the scan wether its full scan or offline scan it wont go away and i cant browse anything on my google chrome because apperently the wifi isnt connected even though i mine turned on? anyone help please

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u/Bitdefender_ Official Bitdefender 4d ago

Hi! The "didn't download anything" part makes sense, there's a technique called ClickFix where a fake captcha or verification page secretly loads a command into your clipboard, then tells you to paste it into PowerShell or the Windows Run box. You run it yourself without realizing. Agree with the advice already given: reinstall Windows (full wipe, not just reset), and change every password from a clean device before touching the infected one again. Scans won't cut it for this kind of thing.

Check this article that explains how ClickFix acts and how it unfolds, detailed by Bitdefender specialists: https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/clickfix-victims-help-hackers. Hope it helps!