# How Can You Tell If Your Computer Was Hacked? (And What You Can Do About It)

> You don't need to be a tech expert to notice when something's wrong with your computer. Strange pop-ups, sluggish performance, or even your webcam working on its own might seem odd, but they could be signs that your…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1923753/how-to-tell-if-your-computer-was-hacked-warning-signs/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68896a063d9188930c25a8fa)
- **Published:** 2025-07-30
- **Category:** Laptops
- **Tags:** #google #computer #hacked #tell #antivirus #appear #chrome #control
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