Malicious software, which includes viruses, spyware, or other potentially unwanted software can try to install itself on your computer any time you connect to the Internet. It can also infect your computer when you install a program using a USB drive or other removable media. Malicious software can also be programmed to run at unexpected times, not just when it is installed.
The following symptoms may indicate that the system you’re using has been corrupted by spyware:
- An endless amount of pop-up ads begin to plague your monitor when browsing the web
- Your browser continues to redirect you to pages other than those to which you’ve navigated
- New toolbars appear in your web browser (often installing themselves as a browser plug-in)
- New and/or unidentifiable icons appear in the task tray at the bottom of your screen
- Your browser’s home page has changed without you having done so
- When using the search bar in your browser, you are redirected to a different search engine
- Certain keys fail to work in your browser (like the tab key will not advance within a form)
- Random error messages begin to appear when performing previously unaffected operations
- Your computer seems very slow when opening programs or saving files
We can help to check your device for any unwanted spyware or malware, click the Create a Ticket button.