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Hi there

Some one monitoring my computer. I don't know how but some one can see my messenger conversations and knows when I'm online on net. I suppose I have monitoring software in my computer. I formatted my hard drive, flashed bios, but seems this software not removed. Where it can store? How can I clean my computer??

Please, something useful.

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Most reports that "someone is watching IMs" turn out to be one of three things: an account or session compromise, a network-level problem (router/ISP/another device on the LAN), or ordinary disk-resident spyware. Firmware/BIOS implants do exist but are extremely rare and require a highly targeted attacker; they should be considered only after simpler explanations are exhausted.

Objective evidence is required before deciding what to do next. Useful artifacts include messenger/service "active sessions" or recent-activity logs, router device lists and DNS/port-forward settings, timestamps/screenshots of the claim, and whether the behavior appears from other devices. A quick isolation test is to sign in from a clean device on a different network (mobile tethering or a friend’s machine): if the presence follows the account, the service or credentials are likely compromised; if it only appears from the original PC, the problem is host- or LAN-based. As implied, proof matters; as suggested, confirmation is the first step.

Practical checklist (ordered from low to high effort):

  • Change account passwords and enable two-factor authentication from a known-clean device; revoke all active sessions in the messenger/service.
  • Inspect and reset the router: check for custom DNS, unknown port forwards, unfamiliar devices; update router firmware, set a strong admin password and WPA2/3 Wi-Fi key.
  • Run offline scans from a trusted rescue USB/CD and preserve any suspicious logs before wiping. A verified reinstall from trusted media normally removes disk-resident spyware (this supports ’s point).
  • Gather local evidence before reinstalling: connection lists, persistence/autostart entries and system logs. If suspicious activity remains after a verified OS reinstall and router reset, escalate to a trained incident responder or law enforcement.

Conclusion: start with account and network checks and evidence collection. Only after those are ruled out should rare firmware-level persistence be considered.

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Member Avatar for zandiago

So someone actually told you that they've got all your internet times. messenger info?

Member Avatar for abdkanan

They know when I'm online and see my messenger conversations. I'm pretty sure for it. I just need to know where can softwares like this store? In hard drive, bios, ram?? where?

Member Avatar for jholland1964

WHO knows you are online? How do you actually KNOW this? You have to have some proof of this.

Member Avatar for crunchie

If you formatted your drive correctly, there is nothing on there other than what you installed.

Member Avatar for abdkanan

Also recreated all partitions.
OK. Thanks.

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