5 Ways to know if your system is hacked
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5 Ways to know if your system is hacked System getting hacked is nothing new rather every day we hear that more and more companies systems have been compromised by the sophisticated viruses and malware, mind you we are not talking about system and network of a small business, here we are talking about fortune giants who invest millions of dollars to keep their online and digital security system watertight. So in case if their system is hacked they will come to know sooner or later through their online security team but what about you? What if your system gets hacked do you have any idea how to identify it? Since you cannot have someone to constantly monitor your system it is rational to get some idea to identify in case some hacker breaks in your system.
1. Appearance of Unnecessary Tool Bars Appearance of unwanted tool bar in your browser can indicate everything is not good with your system. If you know that the tool bar you are using is not from a trusted source then it is better to uninstall it and install something fresh and reliable. The main function of tool bar is to offer easy access to various applications this saves your time and energy but if it is a bogus tool bar then beware.
2. Constant Fake Antivirus Messages
The job of antivirus is to protect your system from unwanted hacker attack, virus and malware. But what if your system protector becomes your system destroyer? It becomes imperative for you to get your system clean and look for some expert to get you rid of this threat. Many a time you will notice that the incessant pop-up notification you receive from your antivirus direct you to some external link that looks similar to some well know brand and ask you for your credit card number and billing information. This is enough for hackers to get access to your confidential information and this may lead to financial loss for you.
3. Distracting Random Pop-ups
When your system is hacked you will see random pop-ups which otherwise will not show up. At times the anti-pop up mechanism does not work when your system is hacked. To get rid of it you need to scan your system for any traces of viruses, malware etc. Checking unwanted programs and plug-in also help in removing irritating pop-ups form your system.
4. Fake E-mail In Your Friend’s Inbox
At times even without your knowledge your friends receive illegitimate mail from your email id regarding some offers, some chain mails, spam etc. This gives you an indication that your system might have been compromised by some intruder. Today with the deep penetration of social media sites it has become easy for hackers to pull out your email id and misuse it for their wicked gain. So in case if you hear from friend saying that they received a unwanted mail from your mail-id then take it with pinch of salt and check your system thoroughly and change your mail password and setting.
5. Change Of Passwords
If you find out that your online password has changed then it is highly likely that your system has been compromised. You can make this out when lot of unwanted activity take place from your account. Hackers mostly use the confidential information from the account to carry out money transfer, purchasing your stocks etc. They can also sell the information to others in return of money.
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