If you have been hacked, you most likely have an
unprotected computer allowing someone else more control
than you have.
If this is the case it is no longer your computer.
First try to determine if you have actually been hacked.
there are many things that may make it appear you have
been hacked when in fact you have not.
If you routinely follow
Safety and Security,
your chances of being hacked are slim.
If on the other hand, you miss all or part of
Safety and
Security, your chances have significantly
increased depending on which part and for how long.
Note: It only takes seconds to lose control.
1. Best Fix:
Since there is no reliable way to know to what extent
hacker has corrupted system, and impossible to know if
all his doors are closed, a
Clean Installation is the
best way to ensure your computer is yours again.
This procedure will destroy ALL data so back-up all
important data immediately.
Check your manual or contact the manufacturer for proper
procedure.
2.
2nd best fix to regain possession of your computer:
A.
Safety and
Security
Follow ALL steps carefully and completely.
B. Run an updated virus scan.
Or Scan for Viruses online.
Sometimes it is a good idea to run more than one to ensure nothing is missed:
Kaspersky Online Virus Scanner
Panda ActiveScan
Trend Micro House Call
Symantec Security Check
C.
Download
CWShredder.
Be sure to update to the latest version.
D.
Check this link:
Do you have
parasites?
E.
Run
Ad-Aware
(free version)
Update if you already have it.
AND
Spybot
(free version)
Update if you already have it.
You may want to use both of these tools to be sure all spyware is gone.
Make sure ALL above tools are updated
within the last few days. Do NOT assume recently downloaded/installed
tools are up to date.
If you still have issues and feel spyware may be
involved, go to:
THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL.
Download HijackThis and install it.
If you do not fully understand what HijackThis suggests to delete, post the
log to the forum referenced on
THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL.
An expert can analyze the log and give you specific recommendations to clean
your system.
This will not guarantee possession of your computer.
If you want that assurance, you need to perform a Clean
Installation as mentioned above IN "Best Fix".
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