The Top 9 Signs that you’ve been Hacked

Because hackers prefer to be sneaky and hack your PC without anyone knowing, most of the time you won’t even know you are a victim. Luckily, there are a few signs that will show if your network or computer has been invaded.

If you have noticed any of these signs, don’t touch ANYTHING on your PC; simply contact us at The Computer Guyz (087 001 0511/2) so we can take quick action!

-- Someone tried to reset your password or login to your account. Often if you receive an email about a password reset or a login from a foreign location, this could be a sign that a hacker is at work.

-- Weird email messages. People start complaining that you’ve been sending them strange emails or you check your sent folder and notice emails that have been sent that you haven’t written.

-- Programs magically appear. You can check in Control Panel -> Programs and Features to see what you have installed. If you notice any new programs that you never bought or installed, there is a change that you’ve been hacked.

-- Your password doesn’t work. When you enter your password that you know is right and it doesn’t work, then this could be a sign that a hacker as infiltrated your account and changed your login details.

-- Strange internet activity. Many hackers can take control of your PC and use it as if they are sitting right in front of it. If you notice weird internet activity (check if it isn’t someone in your family first), then you could be in trouble.

QUICK TIP: It is more common for your PC to be attacked by a virus than by a hacker.

-- Your system can’t be updated. Hackers have the ability to put malware on your PC; this can stop you from downloading any protection such as antivirus software or even updating your current software.

-- Super slow computer. Your computer running slow or slower than usual is a sure-fire way to know if someone has hacked your PC.

-- Unusual disk activity. Is your hard drive working overtime? This could either be your antivirus software scanning or a hacker searching through your data to steal or damage.

-- Onscreen surprises. If you see weird toolbars and annoying pop-ups and other strange things happening onscreen, it is likely that you have been hacked.

It is so vital that you know what to look out for; this way you can contact the professionals immediately before it’s too late!