1. Reading of the screen can be done in ways other than root kits, e.g. TEMPEST[0], or a good enough strategically placed webcam, or a telescope pointing at a w

1. Reading of the screen can be done in ways other than root kits, e.g. TEMPEST[0], or a good enough strategically placed webcam, or a telescope pointing at a window on a nearby building that functions as a mirror. 2. BIOS rootkits are definitely possible, and quite scary. However, I have so far not found any reliable documentation about them being found "in the wild" - does anyone else have any? (Yes, I am aware of the Snowden disclosures; Yes, I've seen stuff like Thunderstrike in action; But these things, if/when used, are extremely targeted. Is there a dependable writeup of a non-targeted BIOS rootkit found in the wild?) 3. If you don't know how you got infected, what makes you think a new PC will solve the problem? PCs are programmable devices. No programmable device is safe. There have been reports of malware hiding in GPU firmware, USB controllers, SD cards and HDD / SSD controllers. The PC itself is just a small part of the overall equation. 4. Have you had a psychological or physiological crisis recently? Have you done some known or unknown chemicals recently? uptake of cigarettes? Do you have a history of schizophrenia in your family? It might be a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional and tell them about what you are experiencing. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempest_%28codename%29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempest_%28codename%29