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The hacked tag on WindowsForum.com covers user reports of compromised systems, including unauthorized remote access, strange files and folders after a fresh Windows install, manipulated web content, and blocked antivirus or camera functionality. Members share experiences of attackers controlling their PCs via VNC or other remote tools, often targeting PayPal accounts. The tag also includes discussions of third-party breaches, such as the Zomato data breach affecting 17 million users, and security vulnerabilities like the Chrome exploit that allowed hackers to take over Windows systems. Common themes include urgent troubleshooting, password security advice, and steps to regain control of infected machines.
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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 exe files folders graphics hacked installation internet issues malware oem screenshots security troubleshooting user support windows
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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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
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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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
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- Forum: General Computing
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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...- James Anning
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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
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- Forum: Windows Security
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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
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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- Yousef Tarcho
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- files hacked help home premium personal data recovery security issues sony vaio windows windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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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- account security brand security corruption cyberattack cybersecurity defacement digital security facebook hacked hackers online safety online threats pfizer pharmaceuticals privacy reputation script kiddies user awareness
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- Forum: Windows Security
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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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- account security codemasters compromise customer service cyberattack data breach email estore game companies hacked intrusion investigation notifications password privacy safety scam security user data website
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- Forum: Windows Games
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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
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Ping 83: SQL Pass, Kinect Hacked, Windows Phone Updates, Xbox Use
On this episode of Ping Laura & Paul debate the latest new stories and give you all the scoop from Microsoft this week. PASS recap Kinect Hacked Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed- News
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- hacked kinect microsoft multitouch phone sql technology update windows xbox
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- Forum: Live RSS Feeds
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Microsoft Kinect hacked to work with Windows 7
Motion gaming peripheral controlled with a PC Kinect, Microsoft's motion gaming accessory has been hacked, mere days after its release. Link Removed - Invalid URL- News
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- gaming hacked kinect microsoft motion gaming peripheral technology windows 7
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Kinect hacked to work with Windows 7
Kinect, Microsoft's motion gaming accessory has been hacked -- mere days after its release. Link Removed- News
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- accessories gaming hacked homebrew innovation kinect microsoft motion technology windows 7
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Kinect Hacked to Work With Windows 7
PC World's Chris Brandrick brings us a tale of bounties and ambitious hackers. Is there a price on possibilities? Somebody thinks so. More...- News
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- bounties gamepro hacked hackers kinect pc world possibility technology windows 7
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- Forum: Live RSS Feeds
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Kinect Hacked to Work With Windows 7
Challenge complete! One hacker got Microsoft's Kinect working with Windows 7 thanks to an open-source driver. More...- News
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- challenges drivers hacked kinect open source windows 7
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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- bclewis
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- address contacts data loss email hacked help hotmail recovery security
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
