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2. Follow These Steps if You’ve Been Hacked

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   Having a password manager like LastPass can help make this process much faster and easier. Scan all your devices – Download a reputable anti-virus program that will scan your devices for malware ...

3. Jigsaw (ransomware) - Wikipedia

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   Jigsaw was designed in April 2016 and released a week after creation. [1] It was designed to be spread through malicious attachments in spam emails. [3] Jigsaw is activated if a user downloads the malware program which will encrypt all user files and master boot record. [4]

4. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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   Signs of a hacked account • You're not receiving any emails. • Your AOL Mail is sending spam to your contacts. • You keep getting bumped offline when you're signed into your account. • You see logins from unexpected locations on your recent activity page. • Your account info or mail settings were changed without your knowledge.

5. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Sometimes these emails can contain dangerous viruses or malware that can infect your computer by downloading attached software, screensavers, photos, or offers for free products. Additionally, be wary if you receive unsolicited emails indicating you've won a prize or contest, or asking you to forward a petition or email.

6. Trojan horse (computing) - Wikipedia

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   Since individual Trojans typically use a specific set of ports for this communication, it can be relatively simple to detect them. Moreover, other malware could potentially "take over" the Trojan, using it as a proxy for malicious action. [9] In German-speaking countries, spyware used or made by the government is sometimes called govware ...

7. Zeus (malware) - Wikipedia

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   FBI: The Zeus Fraud Scheme. In October 2010 the US FBI announced that hackers in Eastern Europe had managed to infect computers around the world using Zeus. [8] The virus was distributed in an e-mail, and when targeted individuals at businesses and municipalities opened the e-mail, the trojan software installed itself on the victimized computer, secretly capturing passwords, account numbers ...