Hello, I am not a security expert, I am fairly computer literature, and will give a rundown of what has happened to my machine.
1 - My computer started life as an off the shelf purchase that was running Windows 7.
2 - Somewhere along the way I was targeted by a nefarious person, and my computer was owned, and I was exposed to all of the horrors associated with that.
3 - Things evolved into a bizarre situation, and my life turned into something straight out a Black Mirror episode (and things continue to be this way)
To get rid of the hack I have taken the following steps:
4 - Upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I did a total hard drive wipe, and did not bring over any files. Made new usernames and passwords. Ran a firewall, and a live anti-virus/malware. Did not go to any suspicious websites, or click any links. Even clinking on an image from a google images search result was above my risk tolerance.
5 - After all of this, and numerous resets of Windows 10 my computer was still owned.
6 - Snowden recommended that I switch over to Linux (Yes, that Snowden, and that isn't remotely close to how insane this story gets.)
7 - A few days ago I switched over to Ubuntu. I nuked Windows 10 from my machine, and did another hard drive wipe for the Ubuntu install.
8 - I made more new usernames, and passwords, and have been diligent about not putting my computer at risk while I become familiar with Ubuntu.
9 - I could try another clean install of Ubuntu, however my guess is that the moment I log into the desktop there will be somebody looking over my shoulder.
I have only been on Ubuntu for three days. Prior to that everything was Windows, but this hack has been going on for several years. If you want my guess there is some sort of Pegasus level attack happening to my machine. The people that are interested in invading my privacy do have the financial resources, and expertise to pull off something that elaborate.
Please help!
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