Cyber attacks are now a common occurrence and everyone is concerned about the security of their data.
ΓTo prevent theft of your passwords and other important data, you should be aware of any changes to your computer.Read on to find out how to check if your computer is corrupted.
12. The antivirus is disabled.
If you did not turn off the antivirus software, but noticed that it was disabled, your computer may have been hacked. It can not be turned off by itself. The first thing hackers do is turn off the antivirus for easy access to your files.
11. Passwords do not work.
If you did not change your passwords but they suddenly stopped working and you can not restore access to your accounts, you need to be vigilant - your computer has probably been hacked.
10. The number of your friends has increased.
If you notice that you suddenly have many more friends on your social networks that you do not know and do not remember adding, it means that your account has been compromised and is being used to send spam.
9. New icons appear in the bookmarks bar.
When you start browsing and see new icons on your dashboard, this may be a sign that some dangerous code is on your computer.
8. The cursor moves by itself.
If you notice that the cursor moves by itself and shows something, your computer is definitely hacked.
7. Your printer is not working properly.
Hacking attacks not only affect your computer but also your printer. For example, when he refuses to print or when he prints something you did not want.
6. Forward to different websites.
If your browser continues to redirect you to different sites, it's time to ask yourself. The same goes for cases where you type something into the search engine and instead of Google pages, you go to another page that you do not know. If you see pop-ups too often, this also means hacking.
5. Files are deleted by someone else.
Your computer is definitely hacked if you notice that some of your programs or files have been deleted without your knowledge.
4. Your personal information is on the Internet, even though you did not put it there.
Check it out using your search engine: search for information about yourself that you certainly did not use on the internet. If you find them, your computer has been hacked for information theft.
3. Receive fake antivirus warnings.
If you see antivirus warnings but look different than usual, this is a clear sign of hacking. Another bad sign is if you have a new antivirus that you did not have installed.
2. There is unusual behavior on the camera.
Check your camera: if the indicator flashes automatically, restart the computer and check if it flashes again in about 10 minutes. If this happens, it means that your computer has been hacked.
1. The computer is running very slowly.
If the simplest operations take a long time to complete and you notice a significant drop in the speed of your Internet connection, it could mean that someone has hacked into your computer.
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