Encountering Malware: My Cautionary Tale of Downloading a Fortnite Aimbot

In the world of online gaming, curiosity can sometimes result in unfortunate consequences. Recently, I found myself in a precarious situation after downloading a Fortnite aimbot, a decision which I now recognize was not only foolish but also quite risky. What was intended as harmless fun turned into a nightmare when I became the target of a hacker.

Let me begin by acknowledging my mistake: the intention behind downloading the aimbot was purely to prank my friends. Typically, I stick to cheating in single-player games once they lose their appeal. However, this time, my playful ambition led to a serious security breach.

Upon executing the downloaded file, I unwittingly introduced a screenshot service into my system. The hacker managed to capture sensitive information, then informed me via email that they had acquired all my data. They demanded a ransom in Bitcoin, threatening to share compromising videos with my friends unless I complied. To make matters worse, they had compiled a list of passwords that I suspected were sourced from either Windows Hello or my Chrome password manager.

In an effort to regain control, I promptly changed all my passwords and enabled two-factor authentication on every account. However, I was left feeling uneasy even after running extensive scans with Malwarebytes, Tronscript, and Norton, all of which reported no threats. The situation escalated when I tried to open Fortnite and encountered a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), accompanied by a Kernel Security Check Error. It became apparent that the malicious software had embedded itself in a way that eluded detection.

The initial infection originated from a Loader.Exe virus, and while sifting through the text files revealed only binary code, the underlying modifications were still shrouded in mystery. My primary concern now was to figure out exactly what changes had been made to my system. I realized that I might be able to run an analysis to identify the alterations, but I couldn’t take the risk of launching the game on my Windows device, fearing the hacker might strike again.

To troubleshoot, I attempted uninstalling and reinstalling both the Epic Games launcher and Fortnite itself, but it appears that a deeper issue persists.

Update for Assistance:
In search of help, I submitted the suspicious file for analysis on Triage and received some initial findings. If anyone has the expertise to look through the results and provide insights, I would be immensely grateful.

For the readers out there,