Signs That You Have Been Hacked

Hackers penetrate systems and infect them with malware to take full control. The malware created by the hackers is hidden in a system to do the work, and hackers are not all about rushing it. Here are signs that will tell you that you have been hacked:

• Constant and random browser pop-ups – If you receive random pop-ups whole browsing websites that don’t generally show them, your device might be compromised. If this unexpectedly happens while browsing a site you regularly visit, you should be worried.
• Browser toolbars installed without your knowledge – These toolbars can open the door to other malicious files and open ad windows without your permission. The longer you let them sit in your toolbar, the higher the chance other malware will nest itself in your system.
• Unwanted and unexpected software is installed – The worst case scenario is that it could modify or disable your antivirus, allowing other types of malware to flood into your system.

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