Windows 10: Virus, Bot, Malware, Etc?

Good morning!

I work in an office with 4 people. We are all connected to the Internet via Ethernet cables but also have WiFi. We have one particular computer/login that has been giving us issues and pulling down our connectivity speed. Basically, going from 24-26mbps to 1-2mbps when this computer is connected to the Ethernet cable.


This problem actually started about 3 months ago. When it first occured we thought it was the actual Internet connection. However, through 2 service calls and techs out to our office we determined that it was this one computer. We decided that maybe this computer had a virus (although when Microsoft scans were run it showed nothing wrong - no virus, malware, etc. found). The computer was older and so we decided to just cut losses and purchase a new desktop.


The new Dell Desktop came and she has been up and running with no problem until Monday. The Internet Speeds plummeted again.


When I asked her what she may have downloaded it didn't seem like there was anything. However, we did determine that she had downloaded an Adobe product. So, I uninstalled the last few updates. Still the problem persists.


I ran the scans on the computer again. Nothing shows up. I am at a loss as to what to do. If her computer is unplugged from the Internet all of the others work great and no speed problems. As soon as she is reconnected...slooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.


She is running Windows Home 10, Version 1809.


Any ideas?


Thanks,

Amy

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Rooted Malware, Virus, and Trojan Infection, Keylogger Trojan Malware

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Please click the link below and follow Stephen Boots' suggestion on how to remove Trojan virus on your computer:

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Is it a Virus or a Malware or something else?

Hello Joes,

There's a possibility that your device is infected with a malware causing why you're unable to delete the game on your laptop. In order for us to assist you better, we'd like to ask the following:

• Aside from formatting the hard drive, what other troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
• Have you asked your friend where did he download the games?

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Mazar BOT on ANDROID

Saw this on the news...

Seems to be a little malware going around lately, for the Android crowd.

Link to article: Security Alert: Mazar BOT Spotted in Active Attacks

Some quotes:

And, more at these links:

The Hacker News Site: This Android Malware Can Root Your Device And Erase Everything

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