Mon Apr 9, 2018, 08:42 AM
Upthevibe (5,367 posts)
Is there some kind of Cyber Security/Police type agency
that one calls if their computer has possibly been hacked?
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Upthevibe | Apr 2018 | OP |
Angry Dragon | Apr 2018 | #1 | |
hlthe2b | Apr 2018 | #2 | |
unc70 | Apr 2018 | #3 | |
Upthevibe | Apr 2018 | #4 |
Response to Upthevibe (Original post)
Mon Apr 9, 2018, 08:46 AM
Angry Dragon (36,693 posts)
1. FBI...............across State lines??
Response to Upthevibe (Original post)
Mon Apr 9, 2018, 08:52 AM
hlthe2b (91,590 posts)
2. while I'm guessing local law enforcement if it is a ransomware type attack and they might
refer you to FBI as well.
If it is a hack that doesn't involve demands for ransom, that's a good question. Given there are so many millions likely attacked every day, I doubt there IS any one place to report. |
Response to Upthevibe (Original post)
Mon Apr 9, 2018, 09:24 AM
unc70 (5,395 posts)
3. Ultimately CERT
The various software and system vendors are usually the first ones contacted for routine attacks. There are specialized sites and communities that provide help and support for people who have been hacked, including tools to clean up and repair systems. The antivirus vendors also provide resources to identify and respond to many attacks.
For those of us in the industry, there are other highly technical sites for serious attacks. Ultimately, these responses escalate up to CERT. THere are also corners of the web where the white hat hackers are hard to tell from the black hat ones. Be careful. Sometimes the "fixes" found online are really more malware. |
Response to unc70 (Reply #3)
Mon Apr 9, 2018, 12:28 PM
Upthevibe (5,367 posts)
4. Do you know how I can contact them?
Something happened yesterday that was very disturbing, and I'm not quite sure what to do
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