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Signs your phone or computer is infected with a virus or keylogger
No matter your device, a hacker with enough gumption and know-how can break in.
Here are surefire ways to know if your system has been hacked and what you can do to fix or prevent it, brought to you by sponsor TotalAV. Your best defense against viruses, keyloggers and other malware? A solid security suite.
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Worried your system has been compromised? Look for these warning signs.
1. Slowed to a crawl and too hot to be bothered
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Malware tends to eat up a lot of system resources. After all, it’s an extra piece of unwanted software that intentionally runs your system dry. Programs on your computer can get sluggish or lag; by the time you finally notice, it may already be too late.
If your computer is working overtime to handle the unwanted software, that can cause it to heat up. This can be dangerous for the health of your tech.
Internal components can melt or become damaged when a device gets too hot. Excessive heat also wears out the mechanical parts of your device, such as its fans. A device that runs cool will last for much longer. Tap or click here to see how to keep your gadgets cool.
Here’s what it looks like when a virus takes over your computer
A slow computer can turn you into a detective. You start investigating the clues, trying to find out what happened. You might even Google “How to tell if you have a virus” or “Warning signs your computer is infected.”
Scammers have a clever new trick to steal money: Video chats
Business email compromise (BEC) is one of the leading causes of company fraud, and it’s only growing. These are phishing emails where scammers pretend to be someone who works in your company to steal important information or rip you off financially. Tap or click here for ways to spot fake business emails.
Free check to see if your router has been hacked by criminals
The internet is a crazy place. Not only do marketers and advertisers follow your every move, but there are also hackers and scammers lurking in the dark corners, ready to pounce on your personal information.
At least marketers and advertisers want to make money off of you. The hackers and scammers we’re talking about want to flat-out steal your money by hijacking your personal information.
Watch out: Your typos can actually cost you money
There are plenty of mistakes that can cost you money. One small slip can add an extra zero to a peer-to-peer payment or a decimal point to a sloppy invoice.
Human error isn’t the only costly mistake you can make, either. Leaving your personal information or accounts open to cybercriminals or hackers can also be an expensive error. It happens more often than you’d expect, too. Tap or click for steps to make sure hackers cannot access your home network and files.
6 ways to keep hackers off of your network and computer
Cybercrimes are on the rise, and the hackers and scammers behind these attacks are chomping at the bit for a shot at your system. New research from Check Point Security shows another 30% rise in cyberattacks over the past few weeks; your computer is more vulnerable now than ever.