Are you infected?!

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Here are 10 signs your computer may have a virus:

 Unexpected pop-up windows. Fake virus warnings claim you have security threats on your computer and usually prompt you to click a link or call a number. Legitimate protection software, such as Windows Defender and virus-scanning programs, will never prompt you to call a customer service number.

 Random sounds. If you regularly hear chimes and bells from your computer that seem phantom, your computer may have a virus or malware infection.

 Unexplained file or folder changes. Your files might be missing, or the icons and content of your files may be different.

 Slow operation. Pay attention to whether your computer is running more slowly than usual, especially if its hard drive light (if it has one) is constantly on or its fan is operating at full speed. This suggests the computer’s resources are being redirected away from legitimate programs.

 Random connections to unknown websites. In general, your computer doesn’t make its own connections; someone has to initiate them. If you didn’t initiate these connections, problematic software could be doing it for you.

 Unexpected images. A related sign that your computer is infected is the constant appearance of pop-up ads for sites you don’t usually visit.

 Inability to download antivirus programs or updates. If you’re having trouble downloading and installing the antivirus software, or you’re unable to update your existing program, the virus may be defending itself.

 Spam sent from your email address or social media. By logging out of your accounts, creating strong passwords and implementing security measures like two-factor authentication, you can thwart any further intrusion.

 Sudden lack of hard drive space. Self-replicating viruses or worms (often called “disk bombs”) can wreak havoc on a computer system by rapidly filling hard drives with copies of itself.

 Strange running processes. If an unfamiliar piece of software is consuming a disproportionate share of system resources (specifically CPU, memory and disk space), there may be a problem.