SYMPTOMS
OF AN INFECTED COMPUTER:
- the error “Internet Explorer could not display the page” when attempting to access certain websites
- web browser hangs or is unresponsive
- web browser’s default homepage is changed
- Access to security is blocked
- redirected to web pages other than the one
- numerous web-browser popup messages
- unexpected toolbars appear on web browser
- computer runs slower
- new icons on your desktop that you do not recognize
- Your computer restarts byunusual error messages
- unable to access the Control Panel, Task Manager, Registry Editor or Command Prompt.
- Increase in CPU usage
- Slows computer or web browser
- No connection to networks
- Freezing and crashing
- Modified or deleted files
- strange files, programs, or desktop icons
- Programs turning off, or reconfiguring themselves
- malware will often turn off antivirus and firewall programs
- Strange computer behaviour
- Emails / messages being sent automatically
- of network activity when not using the network
- memory on your computer is lower
- Programs or files appear or disappear
- File names are changed
