Since Sep28, my downloads page shows me that I have downloading stuff of around 50-60 MB everyday, while the only thing I have downloaded in this period is a 25MB VistaInspirat theme(the antivirus and antispyware update files are hardly 0.5-1 MB). My computer is also acting weirdly, sometimes I am typing a website in the URL box and the cursor jumps to the Yahoo toolbar all by itself the next moment! Also, the current browser window on which I am working on is suddenly vanishing by itself and the other browser window is popping up. I am sure that my computer is not infected with virus or spyware, because I have a powerful security and I have done many online scans. I also have ZoneAlarm firewall. Please help. is there any way to change that IP address or block anyone out, I dunno anything about it so I require details. Is there anyway to know if my computer is being hacked? Plz help me. How can i prevent this from happening again?
Thanks a lot!
2006-10-08 21:15:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
My space on C: is also continuosly decreasing; it has reduced from 3.9 GB to 2.98 GB in three days without adding anything. I have CCleaner which cleans all internet activity and unused registry keys from C: everyday.
2006-10-08 21:19:03 · update #1
Please, i want some more details!
2006-10-08 21:20:49 · update #2
Unplug your Internet cable and use your computer for an hour or so. See if sumthing strange is happening or not, if yes thn its sum macros or suspicious script instaled into ur system.
Upgrade ur firewall and Anitivirus definitions
2006-10-08 21:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by Talha R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so.......Download Avast 4 form Download.com and then see what happens. It it an Anti Virus but, it also protect possible threats I don't have firewall and there two times some tryed Hijak my PC but this programm warned me in seconds and I unplugged the connecitone for while. To get more help try reading proffessional forums, it may help.
2006-10-09 04:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by artfrenzy_101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that your computer has a what so is called a "zombie computer" You might have a server open in your operation system which is like a portal to led hackers gain access to your computer whenever they want. Of course there are some software to close this server but the process is hella complicated. I recommed just to format your hard drive and that will do.
2006-10-09 04:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by chocollate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear differnt Virus have been attacking ur system and generating so much Data Flow. any way put som spyware and do install a fresh copy of OS. so u will be again clean sheet.
2006-10-09 04:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ali Khalid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been hacked!
Format the disc to get rid of the viral hook and reinstall your OS.
This time around, download Spybot S&D and innoculate your system.
2006-10-09 04:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
download hijackthis for free and check what application is the one causing trouble
It also gives you the information on the processes running along with the application names
Cheers !!!!
2006-10-09 04:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by Seven double O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a thought that occurred to me are you using a wireless keyboard /mouse ? if so try a wired version ....could it be possible that your computer is picking up stray signals ??
its only a guess !!
2006-10-09 04:23:40 · answer #7 · answered by bluebottle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry dude, don't have an answer, just wanted to know what other people's answer was, but good luck.God bless
2006-10-09 04:18:24 · answer #8 · answered by tani n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there a high possibility...
its better to seek a professional...
2006-10-09 04:17:46 · answer #9 · answered by yang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask your programmer, i wish you good luck!:)
2006-10-09 04:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by woo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋