1. How I Was Victimized by the “Test My Game” Scam and What Steps to Take Next 2. Falling for the Old “Test My Game” Hack: My Experience and Recommended Actions 3. My Encounter with the “Test My Game” Phishing Scheme — How to Respond 4. Getting Caught by the “Test My Game” Scam: What You Should Do If It Happens to You 5. The “Test My Game” Hack Incident: My Story and Guidance on Recovery 6. How the Classic “Test My Game” Scam Hit Me and Tips for Moving Forward 7. My Experience with the “Test My Game” Deception and How to Address It 8. Falling for the Timeless “Test My Game” Scam — What Are Your Next Moves? 9. The “Test My Game” Trick: How I Became a Victim and Advice on What to Do 10. Deceived by the Traditional “Test My Game” Hack: My Journey and Recommended Course of Action

Title: How I Fell Victim to a Classic “Test My Game” Scam and What I Learned

In the world of online gaming and digital communities, scams are unfortunately all too common. Recently, I became a victim of one such scam that took the form of an unsuspecting invitation from two familiar Discord accounts I had known for years. They requested that I download a so-called “game” to test, and despite my better judgment, I went ahead and executed the file. This mistake quickly spiraled into a situation I hadn’t anticipated when a third Discord account reached out, sharing a screenshot showing they had successfully logged into my Google account.

Realizing the severity of the situation, I took immediate action. Thankfully, I had a backup laptop I could utilize. I disconnected my affected PC from the internet, logged out of all my accounts across Google and Discord, and began the crucial process of resetting my passwords. Fortunately, most of my passwords were saved in my Google account, making it easier to update them. I also enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) on all possible accounts to enhance my security.

Subsequently, I performed a clean installation of Windows 11 on my PC, which only wiped the drive where the operating system was installed. I then ran a complete scan using Windows Defender, and I’m in the process of conducting another round of scans. Additionally, I plan to install both Avast and Malwarebytes for further security checks. As a precautionary measure, my PC remains offline during this period.

If anyone is interested in analyzing the malware, it is hosted at oblivora.com.

Now, while I’d prefer not to wipe all my hard drives entirely, I understand that it might be necessary. I’d appreciate any recommendations regarding effective tools for a complete wipe of additional drives.

Reflecting on the ordeal, I can’t help but wonder if I took all the right steps to eradicate the malware and secure my accounts. For anyone facing a similar situation, it’s critical to act promptly and decisively, while also sharing experiences to help raise awareness about such scams.