I recently experienced a serious security breach at home where someone gained control over my entire network and infected all my devices. It started with a phone theft earlier this year, which I believe gave them access to my login credentials and passwords. They've taken control of my two laptops, an iPhone, and a tablet, and it feels like there's no escape. I've done factory resets on the devices, but the issues persist. They can still remotely manipulate files and change passwords, even when the devices are turned off or without a SIM card, and I can't access some internet searches that work fine on other people's devices. It's been a nightmare. I changed my router, yet the problem hasn't gone away. I'm looking for advice on how to truly clean my network and protect myself in the future. Any suggestions?
3 Answers
Wow, sounds like a tough situation. I went through something similar once! I ended up having to move because my neighbor was the one controlling my devices remotely. Changing from IOS to Android helped me, and things improved after relocating. Just be sure to keep your online security tight!
First off, take a step back. How did you figure out your devices are compromised? Can you give more details on what you noticed?
I totally get it; I once saw someone messing with my icons and changing files in real time too! Turns out, I was hacked as well. If you’re witnessing these kinds of manipulations, I strongly suggest wiping your computers and reinstalling your OS. For phones, perform a factory reset. Don't forget to change all your passwords after that and consider resetting your router too. By the way, did you report the break-in to the police? I recommend doing that for your safety.
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