I think someone is secretly hacking me.

Daniel trombley 0 Reputation points
2026-08-26T21:43:58.9133333+00:00

So I was playing minecraft on my computer, and I decided to use my mob farm. I let it go afk when i fed my cat and went outside. When i got back to my computer, the game was paused and i was on my horse in a whole different area, and the outskirt of my main monitor and the entire side monitor were blacked out. At first i thought someone broke into my house and started playing (i was paranoid), but after searching the entire house i can conclude there is no one. I also remember that i had a virtual desktop app for when i was away from home, and it had mostly always been in use (awesun). Someone’s definitely accessing my computer right? If so what measures should i take?

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
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  1. Clary-N 15,095 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-08-27T05:07:26.39+00:00

    Hi Daniel trombley,

    The AI Answer has already covered the main steps I'd recommend. One thing that stood out from your description is that you had AweSun installed and left the computer unattended while the game was running.

    If you still have AweSun installed, it may be worth checking whether it keeps a connection history or activity log. If a remote session occurred while you were away, the application may show a recent connection or security notification. You can also review its settings and make sure unattended access is disabled if you don't need it.

    In addition to the Full Scan mentioned above, I would also recommend running a Microsoft Defender Offline scan. You can do this by opening Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, selecting Microsoft Defender Offline scan, and then clicking Scan now. This scan runs before Windows fully loads and can sometimes detect threats that are harder to identify during a normal Windows session.

    Another quick check is to open Task Manager > Startup apps and review the list of programs that start automatically with Windows. If you notice anything unfamiliar, it's worth investigating further.

    One other detail that caught my attention is that part of your displays appeared blacked out when you returned. If you continue seeing display issues outside of Minecraft, the behavior could also be related to a graphics driver or display problem rather than unauthorized access.

    Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum. Neither I nor other forum contributors can see your device or account activity, so we can only provide guidance based on the information you've shared.

    I hope this helps. If you're able to check AweSun's recent activity or notice any other unusual behavior, feel free to post back with what you find.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-08-26T21:44:12.27+00:00

    If remote access or malware is suspected, take these steps in order:

    1. Disconnect the PC from the internet immediately. This helps stop any active remote access session.
    2. Uninstall any app that may have been used for remote access if it was not intentionally in use. If a scammer or attacker had access, Microsoft recommends uninstalling applications they asked to install.
    3. Run a full malware scan in Windows Security.
      • Open Windows Security
      • Go to Virus and threat protection
      • Select Scan options > Full scan > Scan now
    4. If the behavior continues or the device seems heavily compromised, consider resetting the device. This is more disruptive and time-consuming, but may be the best option if suspicious behavior or fake messages continue. Back up important files first.
    5. Apply all Windows security updates.
      • Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update
    6. Change passwords after the malware scan is complete. Microsoft recommends scanning the PC before changing passwords.
    7. If a Microsoft account may also be affected, review account settings after regaining access. Check connected accounts, forwarding, and automatic replies.

    Warning: resetting the device can remove apps and requires reinstalling software. Only do that after backing up important data.

    References:

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