Ideally, you would never find yourself in a situation where your computer gets to be under attack by a virus. However, this possibility is realistic, and it is important to recognize the early signs of this adverse effect. Often, your machine would get hot and you can notice that temperature different by a simple touch. Frequent crashes and random and uninitiated restarts are another sign pointing to an attack. Slow loading videos and seemingly lack of data storage space also point to a virus attacking your machine.
Key Takeaways:
- If your computer is hot to the touch, this may be a sign that malware has been downloaded.
- A virus won’t ask for permission before restarting; it will cause a sudden restart without asking.
- Viruses will affect storage space and cause buffering when trying to load videos.
“But you should also know the more subtle signs of a virus. Not all infections are in your face — some lurk on your system for a while before taking over. Here are some surefire signs your computer is infected with a virus.”
Read more: https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/signs-your-computer-has-a-virus/810951/
References:
- Komando (Website)
- MalwareFox (YouTube Channel)