List some common signs of malware infection.

Q. List some common signs of malware infection.

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Common signs of some malware infection include the following:-

• frequent pop-up windows prompting you to visit some website and/or download some software;
• changes to the default homepage of your web browser;
• mass emails being sent from your email account;
• unusually slow computer with frequent crashes;
• unknown programs start-up as you turn on your computer;
• programs opening and closing automatically;
• sudden lack of storage space, random messages, sounds, or music start to appear;
• programs or files appear or disappear without your knowledge.