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The video lists various network attacks, including network hijacking, Trojans, DDoS, sniffing, mapping, social engineering, viruses, worms, rootkits, botnets, and denial of service attacks.
Signs that your computer might be hacked include inability to turn it on or off, slow performance, opening pages you didn't click, and constant pop-ups.
If hacked, stop banking, shopping, and entering passwords online. Update your security software by installing a new version from a reputable company, checking reviews, and then deleting suspicious files found by the software.
If problems persist, contact your computer manufacturer or other tech support. Once the computer is restored, change all important passwords to strong ones with a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Ensure your operating system and internet browser are set to update automatically. Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for more information.