Unknown or harmful software
Unexpected programs, repeated crashes, disabled settings or unusual background activity.
Antivirus & Cyber Safety Guidance
Understand security threats. Protect your digital life.
Clear, independent guidance for suspicious pop-ups, malware concerns, phishing messages, unsafe browser extensions, antivirus setup and unusual device behaviour.
✓ No fake scan✓ No forced download✓ Privacy-first enquiry
Common Security Concerns
Issues that may need careful attention.
One symptom does not automatically prove an infection. A proper review looks at context, recent changes and trusted security checks.
Files suddenly locked
Documents become inaccessible, extensions change or a payment demand appears.
Suspicious messages and links
Urgent emails, fake sign-in pages, unusual attachments or requests for sensitive information.
Privacy and monitoring concerns
Unknown permissions, unexpected camera or microphone activity and unexplained data usage.
Pop-ups and redirects
Intrusive ads, changed homepage, unfamiliar search engine or notifications that keep returning.
Software pretending to be safe
A downloaded app behaves differently than promised or requests unnecessary access.
Settings changed without consent
New extensions, toolbars, redirects or default settings that cannot be restored normally.
Unrecognised sign-ins
Password-reset notices, unfamiliar sessions or messages sent without your knowledge.
Slow, hot or unstable device
High resource use, battery drain or fan activity can have many causes and should be reviewed calmly.
Smart First Response
What to do when something looks suspicious.
- ✓Pause before clicking
Do not open unexpected links, attachments or payment prompts.
- ✓Disconnect only when necessary
If files are actively changing or an account appears compromised, limit network access and seek trusted guidance.
- ✓Use trusted security tools
Run updates and scans from legitimate, already installed or verified sources.
- ✓Protect important accounts
From a trusted device, review sessions and change exposed passwords.
- ✓Keep evidence
Save the exact message or screenshot without sharing private credentials.
Stronger Everyday Protection
Security works best in layers.
Antivirus is important, but it is only one part of a safer setup.
Automatic operating-system updatesAntivirus and firewall configurationUnique passwords and multi-factor authenticationProtected backups for important filesCareful browser and extension permissionsPhishing awareness for email and messages
Secure Enquiry
Tell us what happened.
Share the device type, the exact warning or unusual behaviour and when it began. Never submit passwords, recovery keys or payment-card details.
✓Clear next stepsDescribe the concern in your own words.
✓Independent guidanceThird-party affiliations are not implied.
✓You stay in controlThe form does not authorise device access.
Important disclosure
Today Device Maintenance is an independent technology service provider and is not an antivirus publisher or official support department for Microsoft, Apple, Google or other third-party brands. This website does not scan your device and does not confirm that an infection exists.