It's happened, I was hacked

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Frenzy

Frenzy

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I didn't think it was possible but... Yeah I had whats app installed on my pc so after they gained access to my pc they simply used whatsapp to authorise paypal transactions. Someone purchased £300 worth of pubg mobile codes... on cdkeys.com
They also tried to purchase codes on eneba but that had two factor authentication so they failed.

Anyway, just a warning. Don't have whatsapp installed on your pc and don't use cdkeys.com, they're support just said contact paypal and refused to refund despite the codes not being used.

They also tried amazon but I long since deleted any payment details on there.
 
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GaryTheSnail said:
You probably clicked a link you shouldn't have.
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Probably, first time I've been hacked using a pc in 25 years, no one is infallible. I'm usually very careful. Saying that, after upgrading my pc I decided to rely on windows defender, bad call I guess.
 
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UberTiger said:
What's app native app or just a shortcut? Did they remote your PC to do it?
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Native application, you download it then authorise it by scanning the qr code in whatsapp. I've never used paypal to verify transactions through whatsapp before so I was really surprised to see it!
 
UberTiger said:
I see. You can do the same for the web application, which is what I use at web.whatsapp.com
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If I'm compromised in the future they won't be able to use this method anymore as they would need my phone to authorise it.

I just feel so stupid for getting caught out and wanted to warn others.

I grabbed Avast as it was free and it picked up the trojans and deleted them. Anyone know of a better alternative? Not sure I Trust kapersky and I didn't realise bitdefender charged... may have to bite the bullet and just pay for it.

edit the trojan was PwrSh:ViperSoftX-D
 
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