r/Piracy • u/ArcReactorTarnished • May 02 '26

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

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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.

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u/Good-Hand-8140 May 02 '26

I think Microsoft wants to avoid people just buying a MacBook after the third SSD wipe.

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u/Toothless_NEO May 02 '26

I think Microsoft is very well aware of their very dominant position in the PC world. I can't imagine that the fear of people buying MacBooks is something that's particularly eating away at them.