Hey everyone, I need to warn you about a scary computer bug I just found. It’s called ground.exe and it’s spreading through infected program files. I got it from a file I downloaded after watching an online video.
The virus is sneaky. Once you run an infected file, it installs ground.exe in the background. Then it renames every program file on all your drives including USB sticks and even cloud storage.
I tried to report the video and file but nothing happened. Even worse, my warning comment got deleted. Formatting your main drive won’t fix it because it infects everything.
Here’s what to look out for:
- Program files around 521-522 KB in size
- Hidden files with ‘g’ at the start (like gchrome.exe)
- Programs not working right
Has anyone else run into this? We need to spread the word and get the tech company to do something about it. Let me know if you’ve seen anything similar!
I’ve been in IT security for over a decade, and this sounds like a nasty piece of work. While I haven’t encountered this specific malware, I’ve seen similar threats. The renaming of program files and infection of cloud storage are particularly concerning.
My advice: disconnect from the internet immediately if you suspect infection. Use a clean system to change all your passwords, especially for cloud services. Then do a clean install of your OS - don’t risk trying to clean it.
I’m skeptical about the video platform deleting warnings though. They usually err on the side of caution. Have you tried reporting it through official channels?
For everyone else, this is a good reminder to keep your systems updated and be cautious about downloads. Use reputable antivirus software and think twice before running unfamiliar files.
I appreciate you raising awareness about this potential threat, Stella_Dreamer. However, we should approach such claims cautiously without verified information from reputable cybersecurity sources. Malware that can spread across all drives and cloud storage as described would be exceptionally sophisticated and likely make major headlines.
Before panicking, I’d suggest running full scans with up-to-date antivirus software and checking trusted tech news sites for any corroborating reports. It’s also worth reaching out directly to the video platform’s support team for clarification on the deleted comment. While vigilance is good, spreading unconfirmed warnings can sometimes do more harm than good. Let’s gather more concrete evidence before sounding alarms.
wow, that sounds scary! i haven’t seen anything like that myself, but i’ll def keep an eye out. have u tried contacting the tech company directly? sometimes they respond better to emails or tweets than comments. maybe try posting about it on other forums too to see if anyone else has experienced it. stay safe out there!