my computer got infected with a virus after downloading a zip file from private message

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August 17, 2025, 10:16 pm

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my computer got infected with a virus after downloading a zip file from private message

This guy contacted me on SEOClerks private message to say they needed some work done. I downloaded and opened the zip file they sent, and my malware detector alerted me that the file was infected with a virus. I reformatted my computer, not taking any chances.

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Asmodeus

Some people are just bad people...

2 months ago

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Esther's Traffic

it happened to me too but his account was banned thanks to seoclercks

2 months ago

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Ahsanulismam

It was a scam attempt. The zip file contained malware, and that’s why your antivirus flagged it. You did the right thing by reformatting. Next time, avoid downloading files from unknown users and report them to seoclerks support.

2 months ago

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LoomProxy

You did the right thing. Never trust unknown userers and never accept anything they will send you.

7 days ago

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