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QuestionI gave my computer to someone to fix it, and now they claim they can see what I'm doing from their home. Is this possible, and if so, how can I stop it?Community AnswerThey hacked your computer, they connected the camera to some of their devices. Contact the police.
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QuestionHow can I stop my mouse moving without me touching it?Community AnswerGet a wired mouse. Wireless mice are hackable, as they have a virtual wire and communicate through a signal that could be intercepted, whereas wired mice have a physical wire and they can't be hacked. If you are already using a wired mouse, then someone has control of your computer remotely. You should probably invest in a good anti-virus software to make sure that your computer is clean of all viruses. If this doesn't do anything, then you are better off factory-resetting your computer.
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QuestionAm I likely to get hacked while playing an online game?Community AnswerIt's possible to be hacked any time you're downloading files, so if an online game requires that, then it's possible. However, it is not likely that this would happen by just playing a game online. Just make sure any files are being downloaded from the original source on a secure website. Making sure your router and network are secure will also help reduce your risk of being hacked.
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QuestionIs it okay to open emails from my spam folder that I think are not spam?Community AnswerYes, but if there are instructions to "click the link" don't do it. Delete the email immediately.
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QuestionSomeone threatened to DDOS me, have me swatted, and that I'm going to have no money in my bank account. What do I do?Community AnswerThis is serious, and you need the police involved.
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QuestionWhy are the firewalls easy for the hackers to break through?Aaron WyantCommunity AnswerFirewalls need to be monitored and updated. Every day, new software comes out and when you install that software, it will update the firewall. If the software opens a hole in the firewall and the firewall does not update (Windows update sometimes can help), then the hackers can get in. Even Windows can have holes in it if you don't update.
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QuestionHow do I know when I can allow Microsoft to remotely control my computer?Aaron WyantCommunity AnswerIf they call you out of the blue, don't let them in. There are a lot of companies that will call you and say they are with Microsoft and then ask you to let them on your computer. Never do that. The only time would be if YOU called Microsoft and asked for support. (For example, if your PC won't activate with Windows 10, you call them and they will ask to log in to your PC to run a program to fix it.)
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QuestionMy disk space goes up and down and I think someone is storing things on my computer. How do I stop this?Community AnswerIt's normal. Sometimes your computer stores some cookies, temporary files, and junk files on your hard drive.
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QuestionI have repeatedly had my iPhone hacked, how do I stop this?Aaron WyantCommunity AnswerSomeone may have your wifi hot spot password and logging in from your wireless network. Maybe they are getting in from the outside because your Password on your router was never changed or even setup. Keep your phone off your networks (no wifi) until you figure it out. Also, don't connect it to your PC/mac until you know it's safe. You may need to change your phone number and all your passwords.
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QuestionMy broadband is being hacked. I've changed all the passwords and installed McAfee today. Yesterday, the router wasn't even plugged in and it was still used. What else can I do?Community AnswerGet a new hub and change the IPs, passwords and name etc., or check on the people around you to see if they are using it.
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QuestionI was hacked, what do I do? How can I change password and not email address?Community AnswerLook for an option saying reset password, enter your email address and then put in a new password that you haven't used before.
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QuestionWhat should I do if someone hacked my computer and deleted my accounts?Community AnswerThe most important thing you should do is change your passwords. Your account and account details are what most hackers want. If you cannot log into your account, try resetting your password. If resetting your password does not work, or the e-mail associated with the account no longer works, look for an account recovery option. If all options fail to reset the account, contact the company to have them intervene.
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QuestionWhat can I do to make my router less vulnerable to hacking?Community AnswerTo make it difficult to hack, you need to secure it with a Wpa2 key that is like a password to connect to your router. You will need to set your router from Open to Wpa2 or Wpa2/psk, and then set up a difficult password to be used to access your router.
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QuestionHow do I prevent the hacking of a Facebook account?Community AnswerLog out after you use Facebook on a public or shared computer, change your password frequently, and make sure your computer has a password on the account you use for Facebook.
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QuestionCan my computer be hacked with Norton software?Community AnswerIf you're asking whether Norton software can be used to hack your computer, no, Norton software is legitimate software that protects your computer, if you have a subscription. If you're asking whether your computer can be hacked if you have Norton software, it's unlikely, but there's always a small possibility. Antivirus programs greatly reduce the threats to your computer, but there's always a very small possibility that a hacker could find a workaround.
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QuestionHow do I prevent my Google account from getting hacked?Aaron WyantCommunity AnswerMake sure you set up 2 Step Verification. Open Gmail.com, click on your Photo or letter of your name in the top right. Click "my account," then go to "Sign on and Security." Run through the Security checkup. If you scroll down on the right, you will see "Password and sign-in Method." This is also a good place to change your password. Make sure you use a password that you have never used before. Click the 2-Step Verification and turn it on. Now if you get your email with outlook or use apps to check parts of your email (like contacts, etc.) you have to click the app password.
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QuestionIf I live in shared housing and have no control over the router/WiFi security. Can I trust that subscribing to and using a VPN on all of my devices will protect all of my internet traffic from hackers?R2_d2000Top AnswererYes. Using a VPN on all of your devices will prevent anybody else living in the shared housing, including the landlord, from viewing your internet traffic.
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QuestionMy email account has been opened from 2 unknown places. What should I do?Community AnswerImmediately change the password on your email account so the person can't log in again. If you have received additional instructions from your email provider, follow those.
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QuestionI have a neighbor next door using my email address on Google and putting naked pictures on it. He is a hacker. I have changed my password pin number, and service provider. What do I do?R2_d2000Top AnswererYou should contact the police, as this is serious hacking. If the police won't do anything, then contact a lawyer.
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QuestionMy classmate is trying to hack into my HP computer. How do I stop him?Community AnswerTell a teacher. He will most likely discontinue because a problem like that can possibly involve his guardian.
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QuestionI have an online game I've been playing for just over a year on my Android, and all of a sudden today all of the levels I've completed and progress I've made is gone! What can I do?Community AnswerGo into the game's settings and ensure it's still connected to your account on Facebook, Google Play, or other account through which the game saves data. If this is still the case, contact the game's technical support.
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QuestionIs it possible to hack a PC that has a powerful antivirus on it?Community AnswerThere is no completely hacker-proof system in the world. It would be more difficult, but not impossible.
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QuestionIf I suspect that someone hacked me, should I change my phone number?R2_d2000Top AnswererIf you are concerned about privacy or someone trying to steal your identity, then yes, it would be a good idea to change your number.
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QuestionCan a camera be hacked, and if so, how?R2_d2000Top AnswererYes, a camera can be hacked by a hacker. There are a few ways that a hacker could achieve this. One option is for the hacker to try to use the default administrator password. Many cameras use a default username and password that is easy for a hacker to guess. To avoid this, change the default username and password when you are setting up the camera. Another way that a hacker could gain access to a camera is to exploit known vulnerabilities that affect the software that runs the camera. To fix this, make sure to check for software updates for your camera regularly to keep your camera secure.
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QuestionMy Mac always turns off after a minute and goes into kernel mode. What do I do?R2_d2000Top AnswererTake it to the Apple store for repair. You should make an appointment ahead of time so that you don't have to wait for a long time.
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QuestionOur TV is going crazy, could it have been hacked? We bundle with Comcast.R2_d2000Top AnswererYour TV probably cannot be hacked, unless it is a smart TV, and even then it would be difficult. It was probably only a malfunction, try to follow the steps on How to Fix Cable TV to see if you can fix the problem.
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QuestionMy WhatsApp was hacked by someone. How can I stop the hacker?R2_d2000Top AnswererYou should change your password and enable two-step verification to secure your account.
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QuestionAn email went to my spam folder. A hacker did include one of my passwords that I use on other websites to establish credibility and is threatening to transfer bitcoin. How do I report?R2_d2000Top AnswererThis is a well-known scam. The hacker got your password from a data breach. You can report by following the steps here . You should also stop using that password and change it everywhere that you do use it.
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QuestionMy brother hacked my phone. How can I get him out without going to jail?R2_d2000Top AnswererTry to follow the steps on How to Prevent Your Cell Phone from Being Hacked in order to get your brother out of your phone.
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QuestionHow do I know if I've been hacked?Community AnswerHere are signs you've been hacked: Slow, crashed computer, random DNS changes, locked out of your computer even though you know the password, unsupervised app installs, unknown file/setting changes and subscriptions to services you didn't subscribe to. And don't forget payments you didn't make.
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