What to do in the event of a suspected breach.
Quarantine important files Examine for Unauthorized Access Have someone help you check to see if there are any obvious indicators of malware on the system. Ask specifically about these things:
Check for any unfamiliar applications or software that might have been installed Look for remote access tools (RATs) or any software that doesn't look familiar Review the list of recently accessed documents and browser history to identify any suspicious activity Ensure important files are backed up on an external hard drive Change Passwords and Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Set up a password manager () Change passwords for all critical accounts, including but not limited to, banking, email, and social media. Use strong, unique passwords for each account. Enable two-factor authentication on important accounts add an extra layer of security Check for Financial Irregularities Review bank statements and credit reports for any unauthorized transactions Notify credit bureaus to lock your credit against lending attempts Check with IRS that no fraudulent tax returns have been filed Install or Update Security Software Ensure the computer has up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware software (Malwarebytes is a good one for Windows: ) Run a full system scan to detect and remove any malicious software
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