Signs Your PC Has Been Hacked

[@GeoSam]

PC security is a never ending battle. Any tips, suggestions, info and or solutions to these issues are always appreciated. Thanks Brian. 👍

[@Britec09]

You're welcome mate

[@jacquelinemanzano9328]

OMG! This is so confusing to me. I wish I knew more about how to fix these problems. Thank you for sharing.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Yeah this is not for the average user. It's more like a course for other techs.

[@michaelscottcutler3627]

This entire procedure is too involved and difficult to employ. Think folks will even understand where these "nasties" are located or what they are? It's really nuts!

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Yes he assumes we already know a lot about these prcedurers.

[@Joywith3LastNames]

Agree

[@chrisporter6572]

Perfect timing Ben. Been trying to figure things out on my laptop. Definitely going to check this out. Thanks for the upload.

[@Keith.W]

Great and informative video Brian, many thanks

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@dodostudio1773]

Thank you, Britec.

[@skellattarr1]

nice video I'm always learning from you thank you very much

[@ao4514]

Hello Brain, would you mind doing a video where you use Wireshark to hunt malware or spyware?!

[@Jaz69s]

Educational as always Britec :D love it

[@EdwardCox262]

Backing up your data after or whilst you're dealing with a malware infection is risky in and of itself. As any malware worth its weight in salt would also poison any data that is likely to be backed up.

[@JennySparkz]

Was thinking about that.

[@marcfabricatore1506]

Most malware aren’t file infectors

[@seansingh4421]

Eventlogs. Thats the most definitive way. But you should always enable for maximum logging

[@jonard7037]

Avast, Malwarebytes, & Super Anti-Spyware are my 3 favorites for this scenario. Super AS seems to get things the first 2 seem to miss a lot. Especially those sneaky little spy cookies.

[@IceColdViking]

the windows protection is good the bigest trheat to you computer is you so no matter what antivrus you have you can still be infected so the best soulution is be careful on what you are doing on the internet

[@rocknodora9002]

We can also use microsoft's tcpview application to simplify this process.

[@obasaar68]

Hello, What a wonderful informative video! I am grateful for your attention and your time in producing and editing your fabulous videos!

[@Britec09]

You are welcome

[@thatguysomeone3716]

what if a virus is not showing in task manager or its hidden in the task manager? also if they can even hide from task manager

[@99991ray]

Here's another sign: You open your emails and discover there are ads ...ads and even more ads, daily. These ads are not only in your big window (for lack of a better term), but when you store your SAVED emails in category's, they too are being pilfered by microsoft. In short, if you have stored baby pictures, emails from private people, your saved emails are filled from top to bottom by microsoft and their ads....... so much for privacy.

[@shortfinal999]

Thank you. Very useful information.

[@combat_ro]

How do you differentiate what is a nasty connection vs a regular proper connection is? Or are we not supposed to have any foreign IP addresses listed?

[@fernandozornosa6398]

Great tutorial,this video is an util tool for resolve that issues,thanks.

[@HallesHit]

nice educational video....👍👍

[@Britec09]

Thanks

[@andreracicot4881]

After the process of removing the malicious sky you can take professional cleaner too

[@alejack12001]

What about BOTs where the hacker is placed BOTs in your data files. So you backup your data, slick the drive and reinstall only to find that the BOTs have re-established their access. How can you find these BOTs?

[@Techkomsan]

You are the best of Windows

[@icarusi]

I keep Task Manger and Resource Monitor opened on the taskbar at all times. Also Networx or similar, so I can visually see net traffic, and spot large downloads or uploads I haven't requested. Lots of programs start updates when you want to prioritise a download, so Resource Monitor is good for suspending those. It's well to click at the top of each column of TM and RM, to see which part is having most activity and from which processes.

[@Just_Sebastian]

Thank you, @Britec! Great video again. I was wondering what your thoughts are on Malwarebytes Premium. I have it on my desktop PC and two laptops. Have had it for many years now and (knock on wood) never got infected once. Anyhoo, like I mentioned, curious to your thoughts about Malwarebytes Premium. Keep up the good work! ✨

[@johngoard8272]

Yes Brian I do enjoy this sort of video albeit a little beyond my expertise. Now it is generally thought or said that it is not a good idea to run more then one security suite on the same machine and as I have ESET Smart Security setup on my machines is it ok to run say SuperAntiSpyware or MBAM as one off runs?

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Cheers Britec👍👍👍

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@NikolaTomic]

Thats why I never buy motherboard with wifi implemented :) At least one small step to be a bit more secure

[@technoWZ5598]

Great video Britech. 👍 I wonder how often people get hacked on Linux. I'm using Linux nowadays, and the growing number of malware for Linux is concerning to say the least, so what would you recommend I do to stay extra safe on Linux? (Not that I'm not already staying safe, I am, I'd just like to hear what you recommend.)

[@isiahhaisi6049]

I would not know the differences of each process in the task manager. What not to keep and what to keep.

[@andreracicot4881]

You can take the software like malwarebytes pro

[@andreracicot4881]

Malwarebytes Professional software can basically block all Haiti incoming outgoing from your Windows 11 12 and 10 computer

[@patchreefs]

You showed the same virus protection. An IP adress showed up on my screen saying it was joining my PC where would it be listed. It showed up on the main screen. Before I could write it down it disappeared. I hope it makes sense.

[@nicholasroberts6954]

Presumably connecting to the internet through a VPN server will provide an extra level of protection to any AV product already installed on your PC. VPN providers are going to be extra mindful about front end protection given the liability issues for them involved.

[@writerpatrick]

VPNs won't do anything to protect you. The virus is on your computer. All VPNs do is to hide your IP address or make it appear as if you're in another location.

[@releasedmike]

If you go into your motherboard you can turn off a few things in there as well to stop remote access can’t remember what it’s called thought

[@chrisamon5762]

Good vid Bri!!!

[@Britec09]

Thanks

[@shortnsweet5325]

Thank you for this video. Im not very good with computers but I have a laptop that I let my IT friend remote into through some website to fix an issue I was having. The issue was fixed but some of my family told me I shouldn't have let him do that because he could install whatever he wanted and spy on me. I don't think he would do that necessarily but I have my doubts. I have since factory resetted the computer and chose all the options to clean the drivers and completely reset the computer as I could see. How effective would that be in removing anything he might have installed? Ive not noticed any weird behavior from my laptop. But I didn't know if there was a way to evade a rset like that or if you could do something to the Bios or i dont even know what. My knowledge and understanding of these things is very limited and fractured. Is there a way I can be sure that everything is ok and no spyware for this specific situation?

[@DonniJT]

Hello Britech... i realky wanted to know how to get that option in the Context menu when you right click "Take Ownership) ...

[@notjustforhackers4252]

Laughs in immutable operating systems.

[@okisaru]

thanks very helpful. .

[@abdulazimpatel8467]

Do you recomend Eset or Malwarebytes? in your experience which would have aclient run Eset ir Malwarebytes portection?

[@Britec09]

eset

[@braveman2915]

Hello and thank you for the Informational videos which really helps us alot. I have a question for you, I received a notification on my pc saying (Your pc needs to be restarted to finish setting up this device: Xvdd SCSI Miniport) which I think something suspicious running on my pc. Could you please tell me what this is and how can I remove it. I appreciate you for the help.

[@E.Wiseman]

@ Brave Man - the Xvdd SCSI Miniport stands for Xbox Virtual Disk Drive which is a Virtual disk drive on your machine. As its name hints, Xvdd is NOT connected to your system physically. It's usually used by certain Games and Software for particular purposes, such as creating Virtual disks for storing Games/software data. And is very likely related to the Driver belonging to one of the XBox gaming Features / Applications / Games installed on your PC or the Xbox Game Service itself. Thus, You may want to check your Microsoft Store recent updates. I wouldn't be surprised if this was the Xbox Game service itself or some of your Games that just auto-updated. Regardless, there is No concern; it's not a threat.

[@braveman2915]

@@E.Wiseman Okay thank you for the reply, I appreciate you.

[@evo-infinite7171]

Hi is there a portable app to check the details that you do with cmd ?

[@RottenSoul589]

i just accept everythiong i do on a windows pc is tracked and monitored

[@sandie-squirtle]

is norton antivirus good enough to stop a RAT software from hijacking your PC?

[@stevejarvis186]

gr8 information but I suspect it will be lost on the majority! Of all my friends and family only a few have even got anti-virus software on their PC`s. What about things like running regularly the free Microsoft Safety Scanner as well as Norton Power Eraser on top of anti-virus software?

[@CNC295]

A sudden spike in temperatures from the CPU or GPU. No cause can be determined. Then we'll paste replaced. It's like something is causing the system to utilize resources. Cannot figure it out.

[@writerpatrick]

There's a lot of legitimate programs that could do put a routine demand on resources. GPU would suggest something to do with graphics. Although make sure there isn't dust clogging the CPU cooler.

[@chrismcgraw3399]

clamwin used with windows pe or with usb loader like portable apps can be very handy for these use case .

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆💪🙏🇺🇲 Thank you for sharing

[@cyrax6361]

Always follow security rule 101 do not download suspicious stuff from the internet.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Wow this is not for the casual computer person. So is MS's Defender good enough to detect malware etc?

[@darkmatter8650]

Go deeper with remote security and remote hacked symptoms.

[@cj003]

Great video!!

[@Panza1965]

More please 🙏

[@celdepescaun39]

Like a resume , I understood this: install Antivirus ( Win Defender not good ) , Anti-malware, - and backup your important files, regularly , Because you will end up Formatting HDD/ Reinstalling your Windows OS - and this few times / year ( months, weeks , maybe day ?! ) 😁

[@bot_harxxhil]

I scanned my PC using MalwareBytes and Hitman Pro, and it's says 100% secure, should I be worried now ?

[@Somedei]

thanks again, I tried 14 days Antimalware , tried and uninstalled and once I got back to Windows security it didnt work and I thought I was hacked, I had to give access again from settings but I couldnt, had to do it on secure mode....ufffff....do you recommend Eset + Malwarebytes ? I see you use a free version but that only remains 14 days...any tip or video on your best recommendation ? thanks for keeping us safe, have a great weekend you too 🥰

[@rjl7655]

Breetec,brian, ben, whatever your name is...were u aware that hackers have a way to hide from the Task Manager?? maybe u should look into that...

[@nightshadegiggle]

Can a hacking occur during a screen sharing session with a technician, although it appears that the remote session has been disconnected, but it really wasn't? Sometimes I see my mouse courser move across the screen when I'm not using my computer.

[@draygan5302]

if it's moving without you moving it. probably.

[@itssohardtomakeaname]

Cover the arp requests on the network scanner portion of the video

[@Nick41622]

At the end of the day you have to be stupid to get hacked.

[@KelticLad]

great stuff thx

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@Darkregen9545]

Are we supposed to stop disable remote assistance or keep it allowed in process with windows firewall?

[@cloudy3418]

I just turned on my pc and I have default everything and all my files have been put in the recycling bin also when I turned on my pc it said I had been signed out has my pc been hacked?

[@johnsenchak1428]

You cn also use Process Hacker to find that information

[@amanjIT1]

Hope u make more videos like this.....................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@Martin-ot7xj]

Hi , please make a tutorial video about how to use Wireshark to protect computer against viruses or malware .thnx

[@herrbonk3635]

Wow!! Computers of today are really more trouble than help...

[@KARA.LupinHold]

Hi can you do a video on gpu on photoshop? I followed all the tutorials out there (including yours) and my drive seems fine but for some reason in photoshop the GPU is Greyed out also I’m using a window 11 pro is the storage a problem (although I have loads of space) thank you as always for sharing useful tips 🤗🌸

[@brandonwhite142]

My pc is hacked to the point that when I right click on a file it wont even allow me to find the file location. I can also hear everything from my phone on my computer even though I've never connected them. Anybody have any tips for me?

[@BadBuilder]

Hi. hope you reply to this message. my issue is after 5 to 15 minutes of restarting my Pc, there is a sudden audio playing from my PC from a different source, (all of my tabs are closed and no apps running) the first audio is YT local commercial so somehow it's in the same country. then it i will transition to the user mic. so i hear movements, discussion, keyboard typing, etc. it will go on for at least 3mins. the one that surprised me is when he played the music that i play in YT. your advice will help a lot i want to disable and permanently remove him from my account

[@neerajhshharrma6824]

Thank you.

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@TheCuttz1984]

I currently have built a new pc. I first bought a new ssd. However after about an hr usage. My whole pc slows down. 13700kf. I still believe i have some dodgy stuff in windows however cpu and system usage look normal

[@juanroldan4379]

Thanks!

[@Britec09]

Welcome

[@phantomcruizer]

How about Mac's, and linux?

[@robertleem5643]

That Malwarebytes program is not free, you have to pay to use it.

[@Just_Sebastian]

No, the free version only does on-demand scans. The Premium version has active protection. The free and premium are one and the same version. If you don't enter your license code then you have then you can only scan manually. Once you fill in the license, if you have one, then all options are available.

[@colethebad7535]

Is that thing on desktop a virus💀

[@jamiescowboys]

ive been asking for help when my fb was hacked they took over so fb has a lock on it but i want it back

[@rudranil3608]

I have seen your past videos of batch file to download windows older editions but there is no x86 version there , I have a old 32 bit pc i want to download windows 10 v1703 x86 edition genuine from ms, please help.😊😊

[@williejohnson637]

Thanks again.

[@Britec09]

Cheers Willie

[@daodo-hb2zu]

i ask some infos on google until i see the are throw me under bus and even know the are hacking me and tracking me

[@LimpeDimpen]

Hello i think i am hacked all of my accounts is getting hacked and im getting weird mails

[@Macho_Man_Randy_Savage]

What would you say are some good AV programs in 2023?

[@kg3474]

Thnak you!

[@tonygilbert73]

You just cost me over 38 thousand dollars I lost everything because of this walk through

[@charginginprogresss]

10:58 I see you're still stuck in 2020

[@zine_eddinex24]

keep up 🆙 👍 😅

[@xxjefferyrosefire9491]

what if our nat statis super long XD, is that a good sign?

[@hydradragonantivirus]

Use process explorer.

[@gregalss]

sighns my pc has been hacked its got mack os 🤣🤣🤣

[@skyemac8]

That’s a good thing.

[@kwanhofu2968]

great that s exactly why i cant learn anything coz is all hack, how can i save child under these condition

[@leehesbrook7216]

create a dump file

[@awaiz12346yt]

Cool!

[@willmunda403]

Thanks

[@Britec09]

Welcome

[@andreracicot4881]

Cleanner pro.

[@polyesterbebe]

algorithms

[@just-simplymarvelous]

Hey what's the big deal? You votten us hyped up and happy. Then you started viving explanations without visuals. No. Ww couldn't see that anti-virus was blocking anything. What so we lool for regarding the PID? You instructed us to seek forbthe Foreign IP adxress. Okay. Then what?

[@michelwong1]

👍👍

[@JediBuddhist]

💚

[@Britec09]

Thanks for watching