- 1). Observe the overall running of your computer. If it is suddenly running slower than usual and you did not install multiple programs or download a lot of files, such as music, that would cause such a situation, the chances are great that your system has been infected by a Trojan horse. This is a method used by hackers so that they can spy and steal your personal information.
- 2). Check your computer's settings. If anything is different, such as your Internet browser's home page or any file information, this is a telltale sign of a hacking.
- 3). Open a Web browser to use. If it is moving considerably slower than usual, you might have been hacked.
- 4). Browse your task manager. If you notice any strangely running files or processes or anything you don't recognize, your system might have been hacked.
- 5). Run your antivirus and anti-spyware programs on a regular daily basis. Look carefully at the results of your scans, and take note of anything that looks unusual, especially if a program shows that it has picked up a Trojan. Some antivirus and anti-spyware programs will successfully delete these items from your computer with one click. If you find they were not removed, you may have to go a step farther and visit a PC clinic website for a more invasive scan.
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