When you know your system is compromised

 

Some of the symptoms through which I can tell that I have identified a virus among various malware. When my system starts showing these types of symptoms -

• When the Computer’s performance gets slow down

Are my files and apps taking a long time to load? Is my computer taking a longer time to start and runs slowly once it does? If so, it’s possible a virus is infiltrating my operating system.

When endless pop-ups and spam appears on the screen

Frequent and odd pop-up windows are red flags. Pop-ups might prompt I to visit other websites to download antivirus or other software programs, which instead may install malware. Malicious pop-ups and spam may also secretly install spyware that could hijack my browser or steal my passwords and other personal information without my knowledge.  

•  When the user is locked out of his computer

If I’m unable to gain access to settings and files on my own computer — or I can’t log on or off — malware has likely taken over.

•  When some Unusual activities like password changes happen

This could prevent I from logging into my computer.

• ·        When the homepage of the browser gets changed and unable to reset

Is my homepage randomly switching to another website? Are I unable to reset it? If so, I likely have a virus. Viruses can implement changes to my homepage and create error messages, browser errors, and shortcut files.

• ·        When the Unknown programs getting started on the system on the startup

Computer viruses can create widespread problems. Adding icons and toolbars that I didn’t set up is just the tip of the iceberg. If unknown programs load when I turn on my computer or another connected device, turn it off. I’ve been infiltrated.

• ·        When the Mass emails being sent from the user email account

Have I ever received an odd email from a friend that made I suspect someone hacked into their email account? If my email’s outbox contains messages I didn’t send, my social media accounts have posts I didn’t make, or I can’t log into my email or social media accounts, my computer has likely been compromised.

• ·        When the security software of the system has been disabled automatically

If my antivirus program or security software has stopped working and I didn’t disable it, it’s possible that malware has taken over.

• ·        When the system’s battery gets drained quickly

Here’s another sign that a virus may have infected my computer and is multiplying: drained battery. As the virus continues to multiply, it uses resources from my computer and creates more activity on my computer. As a result, my battery life is diminished.

• ·        When the system crashes frequently

Does my computer randomly crash on I? Does my screen freeze and become the infamous ‘blue screen of death’? This could be a sign that my device has been infected with a virus.

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