Remove any unknown Apps - You may be able to remove the malicious software manually. It is important to have the card cancelled before the cyber criminals try to use it. Protect payment details - If you were tricked into buying what you thought was a legitimate malware scanner or clean up tool (but really got a malware infection) then call your bank and let them know ASAP. Don’t log in to any of your online accounts. Disconnect from the wireless or wired internet connection until you are ready to clean the device.īe careful what you type - Many types of malware have a keylogger (a piece of software that copies what you type and sends it to the cyber criminals).
Unplug all other devices such as external hard drives and USBs.
This will also stop the malicious software communicating with the cyber criminals and stop their access. Malware infection - Do this first!ĭisconnect your device from all other devices and the internet to stop the infection spreading any further. We want to better understand the impact of you experiencing this issue, can you share your experience by filling in this online form? This will help us better protect future victims. There is a risk of losing your data or harming your device if the steps below are not followed directly. If you are not a confident IT user then we strongly advise you seek expert help in finding and removing the malware. However, common signs of a malware infection include slow performance, the device not starting properly, remote use of your device, changes to where adverts are displayed, your homepage being redirected and lots of pop-ups carrying warnings.īefore you start the process listed below it is important to think about your level of IT knowledge. If you haven’t used the chatbot yet, we advise you to describe your issue to the chatbot and get an expert opinion on the problem. If our chatbot has diagnosed you with a malicious software (Malware) infection then pick the section below that matches your device and follow the steps. Removing malicious software from your device
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