My Experience with a Discord Scam: What I’ve Learned and Steps to Take
Recently, I found myself victim to a classic online scam known as the “Test My Game” scheme, and I wanted to share my journey and recovery process in hopes that it might help someone else facing a similar situation.
It all started when I received a message from two familiar Discord accounts that I’ve known for years. While I should have been more cautious, I let my guard down and downloaded a file from them that they claimed was a game to be tested. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a mistake, as executing the file led to me being logged out of my accounts and subsequently contacted by a third Discord user who showed me a screenshot: they were logged into my Google account.
Realizing what had happened, I swiftly took action. I hurriedly disconnected my PC from the internet and logged out of all devices from Google and Discord. I initiated a comprehensive password reset for all my accounts, especially since many of my passwords were stored on Google Drive. I also enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible, fortifying my security.
On my PC, I proceeded with a clean installation of Windows 11; however, this only wiped the drive where Windows was installed. To ensure complete safety, I ran a thorough scan using Windows Defender and am currently conducting additional scans to ensure no malware remains. As an extra precaution, I plan to install Avast and Malwarebytes for further security checks. While my computer remains disconnected from the network, I am taking every possible measure to ensure my system is secure.
For anyone interested in analyzing the malware further, I have the file available at oblivora dot com.
I have a couple of additional questions for those more experienced in this realm:
- Is it necessary to wipe all my drives, or could I get away with a thorough clean of just the Windows drive?
- If a full drive wipe is essential, what are the best tools or methods available for securely erasing all data on my additional drives?
Finally, I would appreciate any feedback on whether I’ve taken all the appropriate steps to recover from this ordeal and enhance my online security. Thank you for the support, and I hope sharing my story helps others be more cautious in their digital interactions.
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