Backup Links: Windows XP; Windows 7; MAC OS 3) How do I know if my computer has been compromised?
• If your computer and/or programs running on it are behaving unexpectedly or out of the ordinary. • An indicator that your computer may be infected and/or is under attack is if the computer’s speed suddenly becomes very slow and sluggish. Your awareness of this performance change is important. It is recommended that you use antivirus software, keep the definitions up-to-date, and scan your computer frequently so that you may be advised of infections and attacks. (Please note that the best antivirus software will not catch 100% of all viruses/attacks. You may want to use more than one method of identifying malicious activity such as Spybot, Adaware, etc…A word of caution, don’t go overboard.) • One way to identify suspicious behavior on your computer is to look for files and/or programs that you did not install. • If a program runs or opens by itself (but it didn’t use to do so), you may be infected with a Trojan horse. • If you think that your computer has been compromised get assista
