7 Signs Of A Laptop Infected With Dangerous Malware, Check Your Browser!

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia –Malware is the scariest thing for computer owners. Because the device will act unnaturally and abnormally.

You need to always be prepared for malware. For example, install an antivirus or security application to protect your device.

In addition, you also need to observe unusual signs from the device. So you can deal with devices with malware faster.

Here are 7 signs that a device is infected with malware, summarized from PC Mag, Monday (11/4/2024):

1. Pop-up Ads

Devices with malware will be filled with pop-up ads that often appear. Not all ads contain malware, so you need to be able to distinguish them.

Legitimate ads can be blocked with ad blocking. If it comes from an unauthorized program, it cannot be blocked at all.

2. Browser

You need to be vigilant if your browser takes you to a site that you didn’t actually ask for. Even in some cases, this redirection cannot be recognized at all.

For example, Banking Trojans can redirect to fake sites that are the same as those of real banks. If you really feel there is a problem, go to settings and disable or delete unrecognized extensions.Don’t get fooled and fall into a trap. In fact, your account can be drained if you are not careful.

3. Scary Warnings

There are a number of cases where perpetrators create and distribute fake antivirus programs (scareware). They will use drive-by downloads or others to insert fake antivirus into the victim’s system.

Next, they display a scary warning that seems to threaten the victim’s security. When the victim tries to scan using a fake antivirus, it will not help fix anything.

4. Mysterious Messages on Social Media

Malware that spreads on social media will create fake posts or DMs. Usually contains a statement to click on a malicious link containing malware.

5. Malware Threat Messages

You will get a threatening message when the device has been infiltrated by malware. The message contains data and the PC has been held by the perpetrator and they ask for a ransom to be able to release it.

However, in some cases, the threatening message is fake. One of them claims to be from a security agency such as the FBI and states that the device is carrying out malicious activities and will sue you.

6. System Tools Disabled

Some users will immediately use Task Manager when they suspect malware. However, it turns out that the message appears when the tool has been disabled by the Administrator.

This means that malware has entered the computer. Turning off Task Manager work is a malware defense effort.

7. Computer Looks Normal

The scariest thing is when the computer looks normal. There are no strange events or signs that make us suspect the presence of malware.

SOURCE : CNBC INDONESIA