Have you ever experienced odd happenings on your computer, gotten weird messages, had friends get strange messages supposedly from you, etc?  Then there is a chance that you've been hacked in some form or fashion.  Here's a list of signs of hacking and a link to an article on how to fight back.  If you see this activity here at work, please report it to the IT Help Desk.  If at home, take a look at the blog entry about free endpoint protection and enhanced protection for a small fee.

How to know if you've been hacked

Here are 15 sure signs you've been hacked and what to do in the event of compromise.

1. You get a ransomware message
2. You get a fake antivirus message
3. You have unwanted browser toolbars
4. Your internet searches are redirected
5. You see frequent, random popups
6. Your friends receive social media invitations from you that you didn’t send
7. Your online password isn’t working
8. You observe unexpected software installs
9. Your mouse moves between programs and makes selections
10. Anti-malware, Task Manager, or Registry Editor is disabled
11. Your online account is missing money
12. You’ve been notified by someone you’ve been hacked
13. Confidential data has been leaked
14. Your credentials are in a password dump
15. You observe strange network traffic patterns

Read the full CSO article. It includes more information on what to do.

Remember: If you see this activity here at work, please report it to the IT Help Desk.