Protecting Your Memories: How to Safeguard Photos After a Virus Infection
Recently, my husband inadvertently exposed our computer to a harmful virus after clicking on a dubious link on a blog. While the specifics of the incident are somewhat unclear, the outcome was unmistakable: our computer experienced significant disruptions, making it a real challenge to get everything back up and running. To add to the chaos, we even received a phishing call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, who had the last four digits of our bank account and tried to convince my husband to log in for verification. Thankfully, he recognized the scam and promptly hung up.
As I was trying to grapple with the situation, I realized I have a plethora of photos I’ve been meaning to transfer to a USB drive—procrastination can be a real foe! I did manage to restore the system back to a point from a week ago, hoping that this would allow me to safely transfer those precious images onto a clean USB drive. While Windows Defender has not flagged any threats thus far, it also didn’t provide any alerts during the initial chaos.
Given our plan to perform a factory reset, my main concern revolves around the safety of those photos. What are the chances that they could still harbor remnants of the virus? Additionally, are there other security concerns I should be aware of? This experience marks our first encounter with such a significant cyber threat, and the prospect of lingering risks is unsettling.
As I navigate this pressing issue, I’m eager to hear insights from those who have faced similar scenarios. How can I ensure my memories are secure? What precautions should I take while managing files post-infection? Your advice would be greatly appreciated as I strive to protect our cherished photos from any potential threats.
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