Bossforeva: What of Nairaland Login details, did they capture it also?

albacete: ^^ Copy that!

Sometimes my mouse pointer jumps to the close button of a window. Could it be that my laptop has been infected?

mitey:

It might be. Viruses come in various threat levels. You should update your antivirus and do a full system scan.

Also try another mouse and see if the problem continues. For your laptop, you can use a desktop USB mouse to test it and see.


Cheers.

mr.official:
Who are these first to comment guys? Is there any award for being first to comment?

donphilopus: How can a hacker hack a hacker's account?? Impossiblity Noni!!

mfm04622:
As man pass man, bank pass bank na so hacker pass hacker.

mitey:

It might be. Viruses come in various threat levels. You should update your antivirus and do a full system scan.

Also try another mouse and see if the problem continues. For your laptop, you can use a desktop USB mouse to test it and see.


Cheers.

wonlasewonimi: Nothing is stored in those places anymore. Once they start hacking BBMs, whatsapp and even phones then wahala go dey.

if na android u dey use, e dey possible to infect ur phone .
and mess er'thing on am up...
goodluck!!!

mitey: No system is hack-proof. But you can reduce the risk to yourself. To keep your information secure follow these tips below in addition to the OPs:

1. Never use a Cyber Cafe to login to your sensitive accounts. However, in case of emergencies,
a. Use the firefox browser and enable private browsing from the options.
b. Don't enter your passwords directly, instead split it into parts and rearrange it. If your password is 'OmoTohBadt01', you can split it into three parts 'Omo', 'Toh' and 'Badt01'. Then first type 'Badt01', then click on the beginning and type 'Toh' then click on the beginning again and type 'Omo'. So what a keylogger will see is 'Badt01TohOmo' and your account will remain safe.

2. Never use another person's device(especially androids) to log into your sensitive accounts. Some unscrupulous people have keyloggers on their phones and devices.

3. Disable autorun on USB drives. Some flash drives have malicious software that auto run and install on your computer and then steal your information in the background.

4. Always update your antivirus to protect you from the latest viruses.

5. Be careful about the websites you visit and the links you click. Hackers often hide malicious code in links and websites offering you free things.

6. Do NOT use the same passwords across multiple websites. So many people use the same password for their Yahoomail, GMail, Facebook, Nairaland, etc. If a hacker wants to hack you, make them work hard for it .

7. Use an Anti-Keylogger application on your computer. I use Zemana Antilogger for Windows 7, I don't know if there are any others for other devices and Os.

8. Last but not the least, change your password regularly. But not so regularly that you will forget it.


That is a bit of a mouthful, but in my experience, it is better to be safe than sorry. I hope this helps someone.

Cheers!

mitey: No system is hack-proof. But you can reduce the risk to yourself. To keep your information secure follow these tips below in addition to the OPs:

1. Never use a Cyber Cafe to login to your sensitive accounts. However, in case of emergencies,
a. Use the firefox browser and enable private browsing from the options.
b. Don't enter your passwords directly, instead split it into parts and rearrange it. If your password is 'OmoTohBadt01', you can split it into three parts 'Omo', 'Toh' and 'Badt01'. Then first type 'Badt01', then click on the beginning and type 'Toh' then click on the beginning again and type 'Omo'. So what a keylogger will see is 'Badt01TohOmo' and your account will remain safe.

2. Never use another person's device(especially androids) to log into your sensitive accounts. Some unscrupulous people have keyloggers on their phones and devices.

3. Disable autorun on USB drives. Some flash drives have malicious software that auto run and install on your computer and then steal your information in the background.

4. Always update your antivirus to protect you from the latest viruses.

5. Be careful about the websites you visit and the links you click. Hackers often hide malicious code in links and websites offering you free things.

6. Do NOT use the same passwords across multiple websites. So many people use the same password for their Yahoomail, GMail, Facebook, Nairaland, etc. If a hacker wants to hack you, make them work hard for it .

7. Use an Anti-Keylogger application on your computer. I use Zemana Antilogger for Windows 7, I don't know if there are any others for other devices and Os.

8. Last but not the least, change your password regularly. But not so regularly that you will forget it.


That is a bit of a mouthful, but in my experience, it is better to be safe than sorry. I hope this helps someone.

Cheers!