PC is constantly being hacked

Dear George,

Thank you for posting your question on our forum.

To protect your PC from ongoing hacking attempts, here are immediate steps you can take:

1. Disconnect from the internet: Unplug your Ethernet cable or disable Wi-Fi to stop current attacks.
2. Run a full antivirus and anti-malware scan: Use reputable tools like Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, or others.
3. Check for suspicious activity:
   - Use Task Manager or Process Explorer to identify unusual processes.
   - Review active network connections with netstat (open Command Prompt and type netstat -ano).
4. Close suspicious ports:
   - Use a firewall (Windows Defender Firewall or third-party) to block unknown or suspicious ports.
   - You can also disable specific ports via Command Prompt, for example:
   netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block Port 1234" dir=in action=block protocol=TCP localport=1234
5. Update your system and software: Ensure your OS and applications are up to date to patch vulnerabilities.
6. Change passwords: Use a different device to reset passwords for important accounts, especially if you suspect your credentials were compromised.

If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us!