12 Signs Your Computer Has Been Hacked

Twelve Signs Your Computer Has Been Hacked. Cyber ​​attacks have recently become a very popular problem, so everyone is worried about protecting their data. To prevent

your

passwords or other important data from being stolen, you should pay attention to any changes on

your

computer

. Your printer is not working properly and you don't know what it means. Your webcam is behaving unusual. We will tell you about 12 important

signs

that your

computer

has

been

hacked

and your data and images stolen. Number twelve: the antivirus is turned off. Antivirus programs are quite difficult to disable, even when you want to.

They have special security protocols that ask you two or even three times if you are sure you don't want the program to work. So it is almost impossible for you to accidentally turn it off. The first thing good hackers do is disable the antivirus, so that you cannot detect the intrusion. But you're smarter than them, right? So as soon as you notice that your antivirus is turned off, turn it back on and contact a specialist. Number eleven: you receive fake antivirus warnings. If you see antivirus warnings that look different or unusual, it's a clear sign of a hack.

Another bad sign is if you have a new antivirus that you did not install. However, before you start worrying, check if your old antivirus software is up to date. Maybe it looks different now. Number ten: your passwords don't work. If you cannot access some of your accounts and you are sure that you did not change your passwords and forgot them, then most likely your computer has

been

hacked

. Fortunately, most services have two-factor authentication, so you can reset your passwords by sending a code to your phone number. Once you've done this, change passwords even for accounts that apparently haven't been hacked yet.

Tell all your friends not to open your messages and not to access links sent from their accounts. Number nine: your number of friends has increased. If you see some people on your social media pages that you don't know, and there are many, it's a clear sign that your computer, or at least your account, has been hacked. Check chats with your friends for spam messages. Number eight: new icons appear on your dashboard. When you launch your browser and notice new icons on your dashboard, this could be a sign of some dangerous code infiltrating your computer. Do not run unknown applications if you do not want to make the job easier for hackers.

Try to remove them from your computer if you can. Number seven: the cursor moves by itself. If you notice that the cursor moves without your control and highlights something, it means that your computer has definitely been hacked. Someone is probably doing something right now. What you should do is deactivate the internet connection as soon as possible. Of course, after you finish watching this video and liking it. This means unplugging the ethernet cable or turning off the wireless router until a specialist arrives and fixes the problem. Number six: your printer is not working properly. You may be surprised, but cyber attacks affect not only the computer itself, but also its peripheral devices.

For example, if your printer refuses to print something, it could be a sign of concern. Or you've simply run out of paper. Who knows? The same applies to all other devices connected to your computer. Number five: You are redirected to different websites. You should be alert if your browser keeps redirecting to different websites. Of course, maybe it's your fault. Do you remember visiting some Internet sites that seemed suspicious? Otherwise, your system may have been hacked. It's time to call a specialist if you type something in a search engine and instead of Google pages, you go to another page that you don't know.

The same goes for situations where you see too many pop-ups. Number four: someone else deletes your files. This is a 100% sign of a hack. If you see that your folders are empty, don't panic. There are some tools that can restore deleted files, so this is not the most pressing problem. But the security of your system is. Number three: your data is on the Internet, even if you didn't put it there. You've probably heard many stories in the news about celebrities whose photos were stolen and shared with the entire world. This is a terrible situation and this can happen to anyone.

The thing is that only celebrity stories end up in the newspapers. Hackers may start blackmailing you and threatening to share your information with your friends. YOUR NEXT First take care of your credit cards. Call your bank and tell them to block the cards you used to pay for something online. Only after your money is safe, call a specialist who can fix the security issue. Stolen data cannot be returned, so everything online stays online. Try not to store files that you don't want stolen from your computer. Number two: there is unusual behavior on the webcam. Check your webcam indicator.

If it is on or flashing, make sure that no apps that require a webcam, such as Skype, FaceTime, or others, have been started. If you don't see any reason for the webcam to be on, reboot your system and check again. If the indicator comes back on, you have a problem. Disconnect from the internet and call a specialist. Number one: your computer runs very slowly. If even the simplest operations take a long time to complete and if you notice a significant drop in the speed of your Internet connection, it could mean that someone has hacked your computer.

First, try restarting your computer and check the performance again. Maybe you just need a hardware upgrade. If nothing changes, start the task manager and look for the processes that are consuming your RAM. Close as many tasks as you can and see how well the computer performs. If you have problems after that, well, you know what to disconnect and who to call. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO So let's summarize and repeat what you should do. Warn your friends and others you've emailed that your computer has been hacked. Tell them not to open your messages or click on any links from you.

Inform your bank about a possible data breach. Find out how to protect your money. Delete all unknown programs and also those that you cannot start. Install a reliable antivirus program and scan your system. Some companies make trial versions. Change the passwords for all your accounts. If you still feel that the problem is not solved, consult a specialist. Hit the like button if you think cyber security is very important nowadays. Share it with your friends who have devices with internet access. Share it with all of them and click subscribe to join us on the bright side of life.