Critical: Executed a malicious executable—what can I do now?
Critical: Executed a malicious executable—what can I do now?
In short, you've already taken good steps by changing passwords and clearing your cache. Now consider seeking help from a trusted source or reporting the scam to protect yourself further.
I’ll reinstall Windows shortly. Apart from that, I’ve updated all my Gmail login details. Should I need to adjust passwords for every site?
If this was a data collector, update the passwords for every account you accessed or stored in your browser.
Begin immediately. Updating passwords is essential to remove stolen session tokens. Keeping old credentials would let attackers control all affected accounts. Always use a different, secure device for this task. Changing passwords on the same infected machine isn't safe—malware could reinstall them and compromise your data. Ensure you have strong, unique passwords.