About this tag
The hacked tag on WindowsForum.com covers user reports of suspected computer compromises, including unauthorized remote access, strange files and folders after a fresh install, disabled antivirus, and manipulated web content. Members share experiences of intruders controlling their PCs, accessing PayPal accounts, and turning on webcams. The tag also includes discussions of third-party data breaches, such as the Zomato/Urbanspoon incident, and browser vulnerabilities like the Chrome exploit that allowed attackers to bypass Windows security. Common themes are urgent troubleshooting, advice on securing accounts, and identifying signs of a hack. The content reflects real-world security incidents and user concerns about protecting their systems.
  1. S

    Windows 10 Possible OS Hacked- Strange Folder and Files after new install

    I have been having strange computer problems for some time. I notice that the pictures and graphics are either morphed, altered or exact pictures of people I know, my friends, or other notable people that seem to be fit into the advertisements, pop ups or substituted for the regular images that...
    • shooterd
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    • compromise corruption data manipulation dll error message exe files folders graphics hacked installation internet issues malware oem operating system screenshots security troubleshooting user support windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  2. Someone

    Idk if i am hacked

    So,I have been encountering strange things on my Windows 8.My Facebook Camera and microphone is blocked.My antivirus is unable to run. Can anyone help?
    • Someone
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    • antivirus camera facebook hacked malware microphone privacy security tech support windows 8
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  3. pnamajck

    zomato breached …

    to all you netizens out there who've used urbanspoon.com in the past and currently using zomato.com … change passwords. purportedly, somethin' like 17million pw's stolen. according to zomato's updated blog: not sure why this breach hasn't been listed on...
    • pnamajck
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    • 17 million blog breach cybersecurity data theft database email addresses hacked india news password privacy recommendations security update urbanspoon user data users zomato
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Computing
  4. J

    Windows 10 Someone has Remoted into a PC on my network!

    I have an urgent situation. I have several PC at home on a network. I'm lazy so I use Real VNC from one PC, to hit my other PC on the netork (all password protected). I VNC onto one of my PC and noticed the lock/logon screen was up, and a message "The PC is logged on remotly by...
  5. J

    Windows 8 Help Needed: Experiencing Remote Access to My PC and Potential Hack

    I was lagging, my pc... whenever I typed something, it wouldn't do anything and then after 5 seconds would start typing what I typed 5 seconds ago... I restarted my pc, it was good for 1 min and then it got worse then before. I restarted it once again, and went to get something to eat (I didn't...
    • JankoTehPengPvPz
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    • computer issues cyber threats data security hacked ip address lag malware network security paypal privacy remote access restart security software update tech support threat mitigation troubleshooting user safety webcam windows
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. Pauli

    AVAST forum offline due to attack

    I'll give you the whole post; what this incident underlines, in my opinion, is the importance of having individual usernames in each Forum you attend, and creating passwords that are NOT names of family members or pets or such - individual passwords, too. I use Random Password Generator by...
    • Pauli
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    • attack avast community data breach encryption forum hacked inconvenience iobit offline password random password rebuild safety security sensitive data software support username
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Security
  7. Jimbo22

    Windows 8 Chrome Vulnerability Exploit: Researchers Reveal Hack That Compromises Windows Security

    Chrome was hacked and use to take over windows.....here's the whole story. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57573064-83/researchers-win-$100000-for-chrome-hack-that-leaves-windows-vulnerable/
    • Jimbo22
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    • browser chrome cybersecurity hacked news research security takeover vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. Jimbo22

    Windows 8 Chrome Vulnerability Exploited: How Hackers Gained Control Over Windows Systems

    Chrome was hacked and used to take over windows....here's the whole story. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57573064-83/researchers-win-$100000-for-chrome-hack-that-leaves-windows-vulnerable/
    • Jimbo22
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    • breach chrome cybersecurity exploitation hacked hackers internet malware news protection research risk security software technology threats update vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. Y

    Windows 7 i need your help please

    Hi .. I need help please .. I have someone hacked my laptop and I am having problems in Windows files. How do I recover the original Windows files without lose my personal files?? -my device is SONY VAIO Model No. VPCEG18FG - system is windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)Link Removed
  10. W

    Windows 7 Need help - Windows 7 - Please help.

    I reinstalled my windows 7 because i had a virus on my computer, they hacked me... The problem is: I reinstalled windows 7 and deleted windows.old [ 69gb ] But my (C:) should be more space than this.. I have nothing left on my computer, and i have done a disk cleanup. Why is it only...
    • windows10
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    • computer help disk cleanup free space hacked reinstall storage issues tech support virus windows 7 windows.old
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. JMH

    Windows 7 Facebook page hacked - don't be next!

    Pfizer’s Facebook page hacked – don’t be next! | Naked Security
    • JMH
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    • brand security corruption cyberattack cybersecurity defacement digital security facebook hacked hackers online safety online threats pfizer pharmaceuticals privacy reputation script kiddies social media user awareness
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  12. kemical

    Windows 7 Codemasters been hacked?

    Guy's check your email accounts. Today I received an email from codemasters: Keep safe!
    • kemical
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    • codemasters compromise customer service cyberattack data breach email estore game companies hacked intrusion investigation notifications password privacy safety scam security user data website
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  13. C

    Windows 7 Cannot System Restore Error: 0x80070570

    I bought my HP Pavillion dm4 about a month ago and until recently, it had been working great and really fast while on the internet. Then lately, it started to load normal pages at half its speed, taking time to even load google. When playing MMOs like World of Warcraft, I was a lot laggier...
    • Claythorne
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    • command prompt corrupted files defrag disk check error frame rate hacked hp pavilion malware mmo lag norton performance issues safe mode sfc sunbelt vipre system repair system restore task manager virus windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. B

    Windows Vista Need Help Recovering Hacked Email Contacts from Hotmail

    someone hack my address contacts and sent email to contacts. my problems is all my address contacts are gone. i even went to hotmail and they are not there either. is there someone who can help. thanks