Windows 10: Hacked

Discus and support Hacked in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I think someone got my phone number off my computer. I recently researched companies to get my furnace ducts cleaned. Now I get calls from scammers... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Imjin Bridger, Jul 16, 2019.

  1. Hacked


    I think someone got my phone number off my computer. I recently researched companies to get my furnace ducts cleaned. Now I get calls from scammers offering to clean my ducts for ridiculously low prices. If they got my phone number I fear what other information they may have gotten. I use Windows Defender and it has not found anything. Is there some way to tighten security and/ know what damage has been done?

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    Imjin Bridger, Jul 16, 2019
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  2. R.Mike Win User

    Email Hacked

    Hello Greg

    thank you for your response and the great information you provided.

    I use two step authentication for my email account and all important web sites. I also use the full version of Malwarebytes to protect my computer.

    But I will do the scans you suggested AdwCleaner and Limewire.com and let you know the results.

    I am worried though that the webcam installed on my laptop could have been hacked. I never use it and forgot about it, so never disabled it.

    Any suggestions as to find if it was actually hacked?

    thank you

    mike
     
    R.Mike, Jul 16, 2019
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  3. PP Mguire Win User
    77000 Steam accounts hacked every month

    Ironically I've had the same crappy password since I made my Steam when HL2 came out and never been hacked, but I've had my Origin account jacked twice with a much more complicated password. 2 step on Origin fixed this problem, but just thought it was kind of funny. I went with 2 step on Steam to be safe too.
     
    PP Mguire, Jul 16, 2019
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  4. Rohit_R Win User

    Hacked

    My laptop is remotely hacked

    Hi there,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    In line with your concern, please help me with following question:

    • Are you using the Local account or Microsoft account on the computer?




    Try to perform the below steps:

    • Scan the system with the
      Microsoft Safety Scanner
      .
    • Turn ON the Windows Updates and get all the required Updates to install.
    Update Windows 10

    Refer this link if facing any issues with the Windows Updates:

    Windows 10 Updates: FAQ




    You may follow the steps in the below link to protect your PC from Viruses and Hacking:

    Protect my PC from viruses and Hackers




    Hope it helps.



    Rohit Raina

    Microsoft Community - Moderator



     
    Rohit_R, Jul 16, 2019
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