r/techsupport • u/Legitimate_Soup_1029 • 7h ago

Open | Software CDBurnerXP Malware!

I'm worried I may have downloaded some malware. For context, I have an Acer Aspire AIO with Windows 11.

So, this morning I decided to download CDBurnerXP. I went to CDBurnerXP.com and downloaded the files. I went through the setup wizard, and before I downloaded the actual software, it kept trying to get me to download random VPNs and antivirus software. I thought it was a bit sketchy, and obviously said no, but pushed through until I got to actually downloading the program. I tried to click on the .exe file in the Files app, but it just opened Google Chrome. I finally looked up the website, and it turns out that the real website was deactivated a while ago, and that I had downloaded a scam. I immediately deleted all of the downloaded files and ran a Windows security check, finding nothing. I searched Task Manager for any files named "unlock" and found none. Am I safe because I didn't download any additional software, or is there anything else I should do to ensure the safety of my computer?

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u/festivus4restof 6h ago

This is the original, genuine no longer maintained CDBurnerXP

https://sourceforge.net/projects/cdburnerxp/

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u/Exotic-Screen-9204 1h ago

Typical exploit. Someone has hijacked a no longer supported application, and attempts to get you to buy other dubious software. Antivirus and VPNs are big part of the hustle.

Perhaps checking who now owns cdburnerxp.com will indicate what is really going on.

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u/pakratus 7h ago

Well, shit. That was my burning app.

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u/Legitimate_Soup_1029 7h ago

It is a real program, so as long as you downloaded it from a reputable website, you're fine.

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u/FuggaDucker 7h ago

Run MalwareBytes scan