How can a novice tell if their computer has been hijacked or hacked? nm

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How can a novice tell if their computer has been hijacked or hacked? nm (Original post)	rhett o rick	Oct 2012	OP
Is your security software still working?	hobbit709	Oct 2012	#1
Yes I believe it is still working. nm	rhett o rick	Oct 2012	#3
If you want to be very sure	sir pball	Oct 2012	#2

Response to rhett o rick (Original post)

Fri Oct 26, 2012, 09:58 AM

hobbit709 (26,074 posts)

1. Is your security software still working?

That's usually one of the signs.

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Fri Oct 26, 2012, 04:00 PM

rhett o rick (26,723 posts)

3. Yes I believe it is still working. nm

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Fri Oct 26, 2012, 01:12 PM

sir pball (1,152 posts)

2. If you want to be very sure

You need to download either SystemRescueCD or OpenDiagnostics Live CD and burn them to disc or install on a USB drive, then boot the computer using that media; detailed instructions are included with the downloads. They come with software that will scan your entire system for hacks or hijacks that could be hidden while you're running Windows.

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