Person controlling computer without permission?

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  1. Posts : 51
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Someone hacking into computer remotly


    Hi, I know I've had bad past experiences with this forum (pirating windows), but I don't do that kind of stuff anymore. I was on my laptop today just doing what I do everyday, banking, youtube, etc, and I noticed that all of a sudden while on banking my keyboard started typing random garbage all over the screen. notepad was open and I typed " get off my [ ] pc" to which a bunch of random dots appeared after I typed that. I immediately disconnected from the internet and changed my bank account settings on a different device. Please note that right after I disconnected from the internet all this random stuff stopped happening. Should I do a factory restore? AKA clean install? I really don't want to risk anyone getting into my personal information. Obviously I would be moving everything off the hard drive onto an external one. My computer is running Windows 7 Home Premium.
    Last edited by chewyboy000; 17 May 2015 at 16:15.
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  2. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    Well, welcome to the light side!

    Before doing anything drastic, do full scans with:
    - SuperAntiSpyware
    - Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
    - ESET Online

    and whatever else other people will advice in this thread.

    Don't use your laptop for anything until you are given a clear sign.
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  3. Posts : 51
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Now, just a question do these scanners require an internet connection because I don't really want to take a risk at someone being on the computer. I do know that Malwarebytes uses internet to download the database files.
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  4. Posts : 1,519
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
       #4

    Malwarebytes and antivirus programs do need the Internet to download updated definitions but they can run just fine when not connected, just won't list/look for the latest nasties floating 'out there'. I would also check with MajorGeeks.Com - MajorGeeks, sometimes have newer definitions one can put on a Thumb/Flash drive from another computer to update your computer.
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  5. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #5

    Hmm, valid point.

    I believe you can:
    - download those programs from another computer
    - transfer to problem computer
    - first scan without updates
    - connect to internet just enough to update the programs
    - scan again

    I doubt it will harm you this way. They should update in relatively short time.

    There are also bootable versions of some AV but I am not sure of their effectiveness.
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  6. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #6

    For Malwarebytes, visit this forum post: https://forums.malwarebytes.org/inde...ns/#entry49525 for instructions and a link to offline updates. That said, an offline scanner like WDO should work fine for this situation. If you don't like WDO or you just want a second opinion, then pick one or more of these: https://www.raymond.cc/blog/13-antiv...t-rescue-disk/
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  7. Posts : 51
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Update: Malwarebytes didn't find anything and the database was new enough. Superantispyware is scanning.
    Last edited by chewyboy000; 17 May 2015 at 18:12. Reason: adding info
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  8. Posts : 51
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    None if the programs found anything except for superantispyware but it was only tracking cookies, but still I could've swore that it was someone messing around with my computer because some of the characters that it was typing weren't even on my keyboard. Any suggestions?
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  9. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #9

    Laptop keyboards like any can have sticky keys check them. Change your keyboard with a USB one and see if you have the same problem.
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  10. Posts : 2,047
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-BIT
       #10

    And make sure to uncheck "Allow remote assistance on this computer" in System > Remote Settings
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