Malicious Software

Frequent pop-up windows. Pop-ups might encourage you to visit unusual sites. Or they might prod you to download antivirus or other software programs

Changes to your homepage. Your usual homepage may change to another website, for instance. Plus, you may be unable to reset it.

Mass emails being sent from your email account. A criminal may take control of your account or send emails in your name from another infected computer.

Frequent crashes. A virus can inflict major damage on your hard drive. This may cause your device to freeze or crash. It may also prevent your device from coming back on.

Unusually slow computer performance. A sudden change of processing speed could signal that your computer has a virus.

Unknown programs that start up when you turn on your computer. You may become aware of the unfamiliar program when you start your computer. Or you might notice it by checking your computer’s list of active applications.

Unusual activities like password changes. This could prevent you from logging into your computer.