I think I've had a security breach to my computer- via remote users and worms. I am cleaning them off now and closing up the firewall.
I've searched this site for a step by step procedure so that I don't further compromise my security or waste time changing passwords only to have to re-do it all again. Where do I begin?
My email?
Since all of my banks etc send notifications of changes to my inbox--seems like a good place to start.
OR should I set up a new email just for password changes and banking?
What if I use Outlook? Should I stop? I
've allowed a service to remotely access my computer for some maintenance and cloud back up and now I'm not sure that was a good idea. IF anyone has it all written out in a nice list of things to do to best protect security-that would be lovely.
I've heard of those password managers. Are they worthwhile? Thanks for any help!
I've searched this site for a step by step procedure so that I don't further compromise my security or waste time changing passwords only to have to re-do it all again. Where do I begin?
My email?
Since all of my banks etc send notifications of changes to my inbox--seems like a good place to start.
OR should I set up a new email just for password changes and banking?
What if I use Outlook? Should I stop? I
've allowed a service to remotely access my computer for some maintenance and cloud back up and now I'm not sure that was a good idea. IF anyone has it all written out in a nice list of things to do to best protect security-that would be lovely.
I've heard of those password managers. Are they worthwhile? Thanks for any help!