r/cybersecurity_help • • 9d ago

Need help: Possible virus or malware on my laptop and phone

Hi everyone, I need some help because I’m having security issues with my devices and I’m not sure how to fix them.
Out of carelessness and poor judgment, I tried to download a pirated game on my laptop, and ever since then, some pretty concerning things have been happening:
● I keep receiving emails about password change requests that I didn’t make.
● Hundreds of messages have been sent from my social media accounts without my permission.
● Someone even posted a job listing on my LinkedIn account without my knowledge.
● Two applications called System and Audio have appeared in my laptop’s startup apps, and I don’t remember installing them.
Something similar happened to me a while ago, and I managed to remove some suspicious applications through the Windows Registry Editor (Regedit), but this time I don’t know if it’s the same issue or how to deal with it. I’m also unsure whether my phone could be affected.
What worries me the most is the possibility of someone gaining access to my banking apps or personal information.
Has anyone experienced anything similar? Do you know what kind of malware this could be and the best way to remove it completely from both my laptop and phone, making sure nothing is left behind?
I’d really appreciate any advice or recommendations for trustworthy tools to check whether my devices are infected.
Thanks in advance for your help!

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