Infopackets Reader Nathan J. writes: " Dear Dennis, I recently received an email stating that hackers have hacked my phone. As proof of their hack, they gave me the last 2 digits of my phone number. They claim to have uploaded spying software on my phone and have supposedly 'caught me' visiting raunchy websites. To keep this quiet, they are demanding bitcoin payment of $800
Signs that your computer has been hacked. If you think your computer has been hacked, and have Norton installed on your computer, the best option to rule out a threat infection is to perform a full system scan. However, there may be instances where the scan did not detect any threat, or you cannot perform a scan. 5 Signs Your Computer Has Been Hacked - Duration: 10:30. Loi Liang Yang 25,937 views. 10:30. Neighbor spying on my computer - This is how they do it - Duration: 8:44. Here are a few tips on how to fix a hacked router and rid it of threats for good. Reboot . The "Remote administration" setting on your router gives users the ability to access your computer and internet connection from a different location. It can be a great feature for personal use and a real issue if a hacker gains access. To recover from a hack, isolate your computer so the hacker can't continue to control it or use it to attack other computers. Do this by physically disconnecting your computer from the internet. If you believe your router may have also been compromised, then you should disconnect your router from your internet modem as well. Steps on how to determine if your computer is hacked by a hacker. New programs installed. In some situations, you may see new programs or files on the computer. If you are the only user on the computer and new programs are installed, this could be an indication that it was hacked.
Infopackets Reader Nathan J. writes: " Dear Dennis, I recently received an email stating that hackers have hacked my phone. As proof of their hack, they gave me the last 2 digits of my phone number. They claim to have uploaded spying software on my phone and have supposedly 'caught me' visiting raunchy websites. To keep this quiet, they are demanding bitcoin payment of $800
Acting in a timely manner is essential when dealing with the consequences of a hacked computer. As soon as you suspect that your computer's security has been compromised, you should assess the damage caused by the computer virus or the hacker and, based on that assessment, either wipe your computer clean or attempt to remove the malicious application using a reputable antivirus program.
If a company you do business with has been hacked (their computer network has been "breached"), you need to think seriously about taking immediate measures to protect yourself. Sure, you could wait to see if there's evidence that you've been hacked.
Signs that your computer has been hacked. If you think your computer has been hacked, and have Norton installed on your computer, the best option to rule out a threat infection is to perform a full system scan. However, there may be instances where the scan did not detect any threat, or you cannot perform a scan. 5 Signs Your Computer Has Been Hacked - Duration: 10:30. Loi Liang Yang 25,937 views. 10:30. Neighbor spying on my computer - This is how they do it - Duration: 8:44.