So there’s two different attacks to worry about with wifi:

1. data “snooping” - in theory, anyone on the same network could pick up the data you’re sending to someone else. This is what VPN services like to scare people with in their misleading ads. But everything we do on the internet nowadays is encrypted, scrambled so that only you and the intended recipient can read it. To anyone else it’s just jumbled-up garbage.

2. hacking or infecting your device - this would need a serious security flaw with your device, and the attacker taking advantage of it. In 2023, this is very rare, especially on iPhones which have good security. I’m not saying it’s impossible, but it’s very rare and hard to do. I’m not aware of any current attacks like this.

I’m wondering if it’s possible in the time span of the 15-20 mins my phone was connected to the WiFi could someone have breached bank information, text or pictures in my iPhone.

That’s not possible. Wifi doesn’t do that.

The ransomware guide linked by AutoMod is the best advice we have.

If this random repair shop actually does have a solution for the particular encryption (which usually involves police kicking down a door a seizing the scumbag’s computers to find the key), they have an ethical responsibility to release it publicly for the benefit of all victims and to cripple this attacker’s scheme. More likely: they’re full of it.

I’m afraid all you can do is wait to see if a decryptor is published. Otherwise, it’s time to use your backups. No backups? I’m afraid you’ve just learned the lesson.

The Factory Reset feature in Windows 10 and 11 is very very flawed and is not recommended by /r/techsupport. Do not use this feature.

It often breaks with “user profile” errors or being stuck on a blue loading screen. This is because PCs load software differently than phones or tablets. Instead of a reset, Windows on a PC can be reinstalled with a Windows install USB drive. You can make this yourself.

You will need:

• an 8GB or larger USB drive
  • this drive will be erased in the process!
• a working Windows PC with administrator rights
• the Windows Media Creation Tool
  • click here for Windows 10
  • click here for Windows 11

Use the Media Creation Tool to create a Windows install USB drive. Disconnect all other USB drives from the computer first, and be very careful which drive letter you select (use File Explorer to confirm) then follow the prompts in the app.

You will need to start or “boot” your computer from the USB drive. The menu may show a message with the button to press, otherwise try the F2, F10, F11, or Del keys. The USB drive should be listed.

We have a full guide for reinstall Windows on our wiki here.

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To OP - this question has been asked and answered many many times, including in our wiki posts at the top of the subreddit (the bold highlighted post that says “Recommended wiki articles”) and as a front page post just a few days ago. The search feature and our wiki help you get answers quicker and without needing our volunteers to type the same answer on dozens of posts.

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Please, go help other posts. This one is answered.

and i have important data in my 1TB m2 SSD

Test your backups, then do a windows install like our guide says: https://rtech.support/windows then restore from your backups.

“but I don’t have backups!”

Then the data wasn’t important. Skydiving without a parachute, or driving without a seatbelt or insurance is called “suicide.”

Just clicking a suspicious link is almost never enough to compromise a computer or device if it has the latest security updates. Always keep your operating system and applications (especially web browser) updated. Outdated software should not be used on the internet as the risk of vulnerabilities increases.

Some malicious pages try to download files, open new tabs, show fake error messages, send notifications, or spoof legitimate login screens (“phishing”) - delete any downloaded files immediately and do not open them. Do not allow notifications. Do not enter any information on a login page. Close the web browser and any affected tabs.

If you entered any information into a phishing page, immediately change your password(s). Use a password manager with unique passwords for each site or service. Enable Multi Factor Authentication (MFA or 2FA) for every service that supports it.

If you ran a downloaded file, assume that it was malware and follow the steps in our malware guide.

Ignore claims about “IP grabbing” - IP addresses are public knowledge and cannot be used to directly attack you. They do not show your precise location.

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The Factory Reset feature in Windows 10 and 11 is very very flawed and is not recommended by /r/techsupport. Do not use this feature.

It often breaks with “user profile” errors or being stuck on a blue loading screen. This is because PCs load software differently than phones or tablets. Instead of a reset, Windows on a PC can be reinstalled with a Windows install USB drive. You can make this yourself.

You will need:

• an 8GB or larger USB drive
  • this drive will be erased in the process!
• a working Windows PC with administrator rights
• the Windows Media Creation Tool
  • click here for Windows 10
  • click here for Windows 11

Use the Media Creation Tool to create a Windows install USB drive. Disconnect all other USB drives from the computer first, and be very careful which drive letter you select (use File Explorer to confirm) then follow the prompts in the app.

You will need to start or “boot” your computer from the USB drive. The menu may show a message with the button to press, otherwise try the F2, F10, F11, or Del keys. The USB drive should be listed.

We have a full guide for reinstall Windows on our wiki here.

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No.

/r/suggestapc for buying advice.

What phone is this? Samsung have made hundreds, if not thousands of different models over 46 years.

The Factory Reset feature in Windows 10 and 11 is very very flawed and is not recommended by /r/techsupport. Do not use this feature.

It often breaks with “user profile” errors or being stuck on a blue loading screen. This is because PCs load software differently than phones or tablets. Instead of a reset, Windows on a PC can be reinstalled with a Windows install USB drive. You can make this yourself.

You will need:

• an 8GB or larger USB drive
  • this drive will be erased in the process!
• a working Windows PC with administrator rights
• the Windows Media Creation Tool
  • click here for Windows 10
  • click here for Windows 11

Use the Media Creation Tool to create a Windows install USB drive. Disconnect all other USB drives from the computer first, and be very careful which drive letter you select (use File Explorer to confirm) then follow the prompts in the app.

You will need to start or “boot” your computer from the USB drive. The menu may show a message with the button to press, otherwise try the F2, F10, F11, or Del keys. The USB drive should be listed.

We have a full guide for reinstall Windows on our wiki here.

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The BIOS shouldn’t have anything to do with it, unless you’re trying to use the iGPU through the motherboard video ports. Are you connecting all displays to the 3060 itself?

The Factory Reset feature in Windows 10 and 11 is very very flawed and is not recommended by /r/techsupport. Do not use this feature.

It often breaks with “user profile” errors or being stuck on a blue loading screen. This is because PCs load software differently than phones or tablets. Instead of a reset, Windows on a PC can be reinstalled with a Windows install USB drive. You can make this yourself.

You will need:

• an 8GB or larger USB drive
  • this drive will be erased in the process!
• a working Windows PC with administrator rights
• the Windows Media Creation Tool
  • click here for Windows 10
  • click here for Windows 11

Use the Media Creation Tool to create a Windows install USB drive. Disconnect all other USB drives from the computer first, and be very careful which drive letter you select (use File Explorer to confirm) then follow the prompts in the app.

You will need to start or “boot” your computer from the USB drive. The menu may show a message with the button to press, otherwise try the F2, F10, F11, or Del keys. The USB drive should be listed.

We have a full guide for reinstall Windows on our wiki here.

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How does the PC connect to the internet?

How does the PC connect to the internet?

Disconnect the SATA drive, install Windows with a USB install guide like in our wiki and at the top of the subreddit, then reconnect the extra drive and wipe it, either in Windows or with a Linux boot disk.

Are you sure it’s VGA and not something like DE-9 serial?

What 365 licenses are assigned to the business account?

Your TV does not need a USB port. The USB port for a Chromecast or Roku is only to deliver power.

Take an old phone charger, connect the USB cable to it and your streaming stick, then HDMI to the TV.

Tada.

Ransomware? There’s nothing in a BIOS settings menu to encrypt, so that was a huge miss.

Your friend should make his own post with his full system specs, a link to the video, and any other detail. Tech support via a 3rd party is like dentistry through a 3rd party - nothing but pain and frustration.