In this digital era privacy issues are of utmost concern and thus being up to date on some important settings on your device gets automatically important.
You would never know when someone is keeping a watch on your activities and getting your confidential information. Hackers can access to your any information that they desire which ultimately can lead to blackmailing or cyber-attacking threats.
So now you know how important it is to know how to check if someone is remotely watching your device and what could be the prevention tips.
Check if Someone is Remotely Watching Your Device or Not
You can get to know this while being aware that what goes on in your computers. Here I am mentioning some of the signals that you can see and figure out the same.
Use a Task Manager on your Windows Desktop
After opening it go to the Processes options, it will show you the time you have spent on applications on your computer.
And here if you find that you have not used even ay one of them then we can say that someone is remotely watching your device.
Your microphone is active
If your microphone is active and doesn’t even know about it then there is the possibility that someone is remotely hearing your conversation.
Slow performing device
If your device is performing or operating slower than usual and also if you are detecting some of the tabs or software opened without your permission then we can say that it has an above-said issue.
How to Prevent Someone from Accessing Your Device Remotely?
Here are some tips that you can use from stopping someone from remotely accessing your device.
- Block Remote Desktop
There is a function in Windows by the name of Remote Desktop, it will enable remote access of your computer. You may also turn it off if you don’t want or are required to use this option. Though from a safety and securities angle, it is not advisable
- Use a Fire Wall
When we use a firewall it blocks the public network connection to our private connection.
- Use any antivirus Programm
You have to use any antivirus program to safeguard your device and make sure that is up to date.
- Use strong Password
It is easy to access a device for hackers when an individual doesn’t use a password. So never forget to use a strong and unique password and that too keep changing it regularly but never forgot it.
Try out all these prevention methods and you'll never face an issue like this again.