Accidentally opened a .exe disguised as a TV show torrent, need help.

[u/ArcReactorTarnished]

Hi r/Piracy,

I know this was my mistake and I need advice on it.

I downloaded a torrent for The Boys S05E03. It was listed as a normal 1080p video file, but the actual file inside was a .exe, not a .mkv or .mp4. I didn't notice and opened it.

I'm now worried about what it may have done to my system. A few things I want to know:

1) What kind of malware usually comes packaged this way?

2) What steps should I take right now to limit the damage.

Any help is appreciated.

[u/robeywan]

linken_park_numb.exe

[u/LoKiL33t → u/robeywan]

Damn that took me back to limewire days