Help! I Think Someone’s Been Spying on My Computer

I've had experience with this kind of attack since 2014. It's tough—sometimes even the BIOS can get infected! Once you're compromised, your whole network is suspect. Be cautious of all your devices and accounts that store sensitive data. You could even have malicious USBs or other devices slip into your setup. It’s disheartening, but rigorous security measures are necessary.

How do you know you had a RAT? Did someone physically access your device? That’s a huge concern! And just out of curiosity, I have a creepy neighbor too—how can I figure out if he’s involved in any of this? Can someone hack on a different network or home?

Reset everything—your router and your PC. Contact your ISP to inform them of the possible breach. It's also wise to check your online accounts, especially banking, from a different network, like your phone's 4G. You might want some added security measures for your network to guard against future threats.

First off, reinstall Windows using a USB stick to ensure a clean slate. Make sure to change all your passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for extra security. Remove any unknown devices from your accounts. Don’t forget to check your router settings for remote access options and see what devices are currently connected to your network.

There are advanced threats like APT groups that can use really sneaky methods to transmit data covertly through sounds and other signals. It's a scary possibility you might want to educate yourself about, especially if you're dealing with hackers.