PayPal Accessed by Malware After Downloading Untrusted Game
CybersecurityMalwareFraudTwo-Factor AuthenticationPayPalSecurity BreachPassword SecurityWindowsBrowser Security
The user downloaded a game from an untrusted source and executed it, leading to unauthorized PayPal transactions. They noticed suspicious activity, blocked PayPal, changed passwords, froze cards, and disconnected their PC from the internet. After receiving a refund from PayPal, they reinstalled Windows and reset all passwords. The user questions whether their browser being logged into accounts bypassed two-factor authentication.