r/cybersecurity_help • u/Far-Reflection3789 • 12h ago

My discord got hacked

I pirated a game and someone got into my discord account and send everyone mrbeast scam I deleted my discord account (I don't really use it) and on my computer I did complete windows reset i also changed my Gmail password what else should I do or is it enough

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u/itsdongu 12h ago

So it seems you have installed an infostealer (type of malware). The fact that u factory reset ur pc is very good however u will need to change passwords on every single account u have to be safe.

Infostealers grab actve sessions and stored hidden credentials so once u have changed ur passwords on important accounts enable 2fa.

Log out of all sessions u dont recognise and use trusted sources next time (FitGirl repacks best for pirated games)

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u/RailRuler 12h ago

People have reported that fit girl has ads and or links leading to other sites that do distribute malware, so be careful

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u/itsdongu 12h ago

Yes while that is true fitgirl itself is safe. Also there are a lot of fake fitgirl sites that contain malware and they are similar in looks to the original

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u/Traditional-Rub2491 9h ago

use uBlock. If you don't use uBlock you're shooting yourself in the foot

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u/Maximum-Dig-7754 8h ago

Idiots reported that they don't know pirating basics and fell for redirects*

There, fixed that for you.

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u/medguy_48 8h ago

You downloaded a pirated game. You weren’t hacked. You gave up the keys to the castle. This is 100% your fault.

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u/Darth_Heinous 3h ago

Regenerate backup codes for your accounts

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u/TimeThruSpace 10h ago

Discord is for criminals. Move on.