Imagine you’re at the computer, working on a project that’s due at the end of the day, when suddenly, your project closes, and a bunch of pop-ups appear saying your data was stolen and you can’t get it back until you pay the cyber attacker. What do you do? While that’s a pretty extreme example, and things like this can happen, it’s normally a slower process. In fact, it’s possible for your computer to become compromised without you noticing at all. There are several ways for a computer to get infected by a virus, so in this program, we’ll cover how and why this happens. We’ll tell you what to look for, and what symptoms to be aware of that could indicate your computer has been compromised. Lastly, we’ll explain what steps to take if you suspect your computer’s been infected.