How to Safeguard Yourself Against Stalking and Hacking: A Personal Experience

In today’s digital age, many of us rely heavily on technology, but what happens when that reliance turns into a nightmare? Recently, I found myself in an unsettling situation where I suspected I was being stalked by someone who had gained unauthorized access to my devices. This post outlines my experience and the steps I took to reclaim my security.

The Unfolding Mystery

Late last year, I began noticing increasingly bizarre behaviors on my computer and smartphone. It started with minor annoyances—browser tabs that seemed to open without my command, music playing on repeat, and a cursor that appeared to have a mind of its own. More alarmingly, I observed similar oddities on my Android phone, where icons would shift on their own, and Reddit pages would scroll down mysteriously while I was in the middle of reading.

Things escalated when, upon returning home one day, a video started playing on my phone just as I passed through the front door and connected to my Wi-Fi. The eerie part? I hadn’t accessed the video directly; it was buried deep within my phone’s files and should have remained untouched.

During a conversation with my cousin, I also heard strange noises that sounded like phone numbers being dialed and unintelligible mumbling—neither of us produced those sounds. It felt clear that we were being monitored.

Taking Action

Feeling increasingly vulnerable, I made the difficult decision to part ways with my computer. One shocking moment occurred while I was using Firefox, when “4chan” flashed briefly on my screen—a sure sign that something was amiss. Moreover, a previously empty hard drive suddenly displayed over 6GB of unknown data. The prospect of being falsely accused of downloading illegal content left me terrified; how could I prove that the infiltration was not my doing?

Refusing to remain a victim, I removed access to my computer and the internet entirely, opting instead for a basic phone devoid of internet connectivity. However, I soon encountered more unsettling issues. My new Alcatel phone began displaying random notifications indicating “Unknown Application” and emitted strange clicking sounds whenever I locked or unlocked it. Draft messages appeared to vanish without explanation.

The Ripple Effect

I stayed in close communication with my cousin, worried that he could be targeted as well. I feared that the malicious entity behind my troubles could have sent malware to his smartphone via my device. Every text exchange