Constantly being hacked , bluetooth

Deleted member 77746 · 2 Dec 2022 at 10:30

Thekwango said:
don't suppose they do an rgb version?

Just add your own lights.

COYS · 2 Dec 2022 at 10:31

Grim5 said:
Have you tried opening the window and putting the PC outside the window? It's harder for the hacker to detect the heat signature of the Bluetooth signal in cold environments. You could also put the PC in your fridge and you should see the random key presses and other things stop quite quickly as the cold blocks the hackers signal.

If this doesn't work then throw water onto it as well.

Thekwango · 2 Dec 2022 at 10:36

GaryTheSnail said:
Just add your own lights.

be much nicer to have integrated pre installed lights. but i guess i could add a few drgb strips if push comes to shove. wonder do they come with their own software for lighting control etc. could do without more bloatware.

Deleted member 77746 · 2 Dec 2022 at 10:36

Thekwango said:
be much nicer to have integrated pre installed lights. but i guess i could add a few drgb strips if push comes to shove. wonder do they come with their own software for lighting control etc. could do without more bloatware.

The cages protects you from bloatware.

Deleted member 77746 · 2 Dec 2022 at 10:41

Has op replaced keyboard yet?

COYS · 2 Dec 2022 at 10:43

GaryTheSnail said:
Has op replaced keyboard yet?

Just the L and T keys

Thekwango · 2 Dec 2022 at 14:44

GaryTheSnail said:
The cages protects you from bloatware.

ah ok cool. i'll have to get one then as a matter of priority. these bloody bt hackers are a nightmare

darael · 2 Dec 2022 at 17:03

AthlonXP1800 said:
... found Cherry KC 1000 keyboard looked ideal for me and ordered it, expected delivery today.

Any chance you can take a photo of the keyboard when you get it? Photos online show what appears to be a visually cluttered keyboard to my eyes. Primarily white laser text, with blue text on some keys - what's with that?

div0 · 2 Dec 2022 at 17:14

This is your BT speaking. Potential malware threat detected, please format and reinstall.

Oh and get a new keyboard.

extrememachine · 2 Dec 2022 at 22:16

Ok so I have hit a bit of a milestone.
Since i didn't install intel ME , thunderbolt and other drivers it seems to be system clean.
However when i attempted to download the chipset driver from asus website it said it was an infection.
I researched to find out that Intel ME is a software allowing people to control the pc remotely.
Bit puzzled why these drivers cause such problem, but am seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.

Murphy · 2 Dec 2022 at 22:53

Who would've guess...Oh..

Murphy said:
I suspect what's happened is the OP's installed some sort of remote desktop software (either intentional or unintentionally) and they saw whoever remoted in accept a BT pairing request followed by some other stuff and automatically assume it was BT related. Just checking what's installed through add - remove programs would probably show something like team viewer.

extrememachine · 3 Dec 2022 at 18:52

Sort of.
While the drivers and utilities weren't installed. Have had less issues.
The antivirus now does not have 300+ protected files.
It seems those software installed a back door,
This is quite disgusting tbh.
I hope to be more knowledgable one day and help others, don't believe in using those skills for negative reasons, wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
First thing i will do my a+ and then cisco if i can.
It seems ignorance is the downfall of humanity.
Thanks for your comprehensive help.
On a sidetone does anyone here cisco certified?

Cyber-Mav · 3 Dec 2022 at 19:28

I doubt intel management engine is to blame here. Problem lies between desk and chair

extrememachine · 3 Dec 2022 at 20:11

Cyber-Mav said:
I doubt intel management engine is to blame here. Problem lies between desk and chair

ingnorance is bliss.
Still getting a two tone sound like a b device is connecting .Hopefully not but at least these guides are getting me step in the right direction.
I shall be posting in the network section from now on.

Deleted member 77746 · 3 Dec 2022 at 20:15

extrememachine said:
I shall be posting in the network section from now on.

lol why it's not a network issue.

oh.... you mean so you can chat about getting your qualifications in networking?

extrememachine said:
First thing i will do my a+ and then cisco if i can.

Eddie99 · 3 Dec 2022 at 20:28

extrememachine said:
Still getting a two tone sound like a b device is connecting

That's a sign a USB device is malfunctioning, I had it after I spilled water on my keyboard.

COYS · 3 Dec 2022 at 20:50

Eddie99 said:
That's a sign a USB device is malfunctioning, I had it after I spilled water on my keyboard.

We've all spilt water over our keyboard reading this thread!

Deleted member 77746 · 3 Dec 2022 at 20:52

COYS said:
We've all spilt water over our keyboard reading this thread!

I've gone through 3 new PCs since reading the first post. The rest of them went out the window.

Cyber-Mav · 3 Dec 2022 at 21:18

if you got a 2nd monitor keep the bluetooth settings screen up and see if any device is connecting when the issues happen.

wonko · 3 Dec 2022 at 22:24

I'd be looking in event viewer instead of peeking out of the window for a van with antennas