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Third, it’s time to find help from someone who knows much about computer. Ask him/her to check how serious the software damage is in your computer. If the conclusion is to reinstall your operating system or reformatting your computer, don’t forget to back up all your data before reinstalling or reformatting it. Do not back up any program though since the programs may have been compromised.

Fourth, after you have your computer cleaned, take some steps as precaution. Invest your money in buying good and up to date anti-virus and anti-malware. Install a software or hardware based firewall and use the default setting to get the maximum protection. Get as many advices as possible to make sure that you will choose the right product.

Emails are one of the tools hackers use to get into your computer. Discard all emails sent from persons you don’t know that bring attachments with them. Many hackers also send emails with attachments as if they are sent from your friends. If the attachment comes from one of your friends, call them to check whether it was really them who sent the attachment.

Most of us will feel intimidated with the word “hackers”. They seem as the undefeated persons in the digital world. People are afraid of them and hope that none of those hackers find interests in their computers. However, it’s not like there’s nothing you can do once you find them invading your computer. There are some common proactive precautions you can do to save yourself from a great loss.

First, if you feel in any way that someone has hacked your computer and stolen your personal data, contact  all institutions in which you have yourself registered immediately to prevent anyone from misusing them. Contact your bank to freeze your account and change your password. Do this to your other accounts to prevent you from great loss. When you contact those institutions, do not use your computer. Use phone or visit their offices directly.

Second, disconnect your computer from the internet connection. The hackers cannot misuse your personal information when your computer is not connected to the internet. Scan your computer with anti-virus or anti-malware software installed in your computer since hackers usually have a keylogger installed.