My bookmarks and backgrounds are changing and its not me could i be getting hacked ?

i have a macbook pro but lately i have been going onto google and all of the sudden my book marks and backgrounds have been changing not by me could i be getting hacked and if so how do i fix it?

What do you mean by changing?
Bookmarks being added/deleted?
What do you mean by backgrounds?
Check for adware/malware by:
First try
Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac
Next:
Adwaremedic: Removes all known adware from your Mac
If you can't download it since the malware is preventing it then see:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7792

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