If a ransom note suddenly appears on your PC screen, your PC has been hacked. But computer attacks are not always so drastic and clear-cut. For the less obvious cases, you’ll need a finer sense and the right know-how. A quick solution is running a quick scan with your antivirus program of choice. If the tool detects a pest, then the matter is taken care of. But sometimes the antivirus program doesn’t always locate the malicious code… and yet Windows behaves strangely. This is where you need to take a closer look at the symptoms. Further reading: Best antivirus software 2024: Keep your PC safe …