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Risk of system getting hacked through the internet or Wi-fi?
Dear everyone I am not a high profile person or anything like that. I just dislike the idea, that someone with bad intentions could access my personal files, documents, photos etc. (personal diar...
Is there a method / log system, where I can if any alien devices has connected to my network?
If a hacker should get access to personal files through the internet, are these the only ways:
"they will try to send you a malicious link , file , application or they might share it somewhere and you download it" ?
If a hacker should get access to personal files through the internet, are these the only ways:
"they will try to send you a malicious link , file , application or they might share it somewhere and you download it" ?
In case you are referring the Wi-Fi network or router, you need to refer to the manual for your Wi-Fi router because it depends on the manufacturer.
You may also check the Event Viewer in Windows and also try open Resource Monitor to observe logs and activities in your Windows. These would need some advance knowledge but in the Resource Monitor you may check the network tab and see if there is any suspicious application or connection.
Methods I shared are the most common ways but like I said, in case you won't update your Windows or turn off your Firewall, they will be able to gain access even if you are connected to the internet.
- Regarding the Event Viewer - what shall I look for, if I want to fint out, "hacker" has gotten access to my system?
I have used Resource Monitor alot. I have used it at it a couple of minutes, each week (this was for another topic). Here I have noted network activity and network processes. I have researched / clarified all the ID's i have seen, and none of them were "alien" or critical.- Resource Monitor will display in real-time.
Event Viewer would need some expertise and skills and you have to go through log files and know how to investigate it.
However, the most easier way would be performing a full scan with updated Anti-Malware program , because if anyone wants to access to your PC, normally they will place a Hacking tools or Trojans which are being detected by Anti-Malware product.- I will try to research Event Viewer further.
I often scan my system, and I never have any malware etc.