If you think your device has a virus - click here for instructions on Installing Avast Antivirus
If you think your device has been infected with malware/ransomware - click here for details on How to install Malwarebytes
Common signs that may indicate you have a virus/malware (these are just a few examples)
- Pop up ads
- Emails and posts that you don't remember sending or posting
- A message appears saying you're locked out of your computer
- Malware has the tendency to slow down your operating system, your Internet speed or the speed of your applications.
If your programs or your system crash constantly
- If you notice that your disk continues to exhibit excessive activity even when you don’t use it and there is no program or download running at that moment
- You noticed that your home page has been changed and you don’t remember doing it yourself
- A new toolbar pop out of nowhere and landed at top of your web browser