Hacking Group Claims NSA targeting Windows users

Time to set up your computer with Backoff malware. The Shadow Brokers, an internet hacking group came out with huge details that they claim are NSA hacking tools. They further said how the NSAs are targeting online Windows machines. Compare to other CIA breaches this will prove to be nasty for user across the world. Here are few things you need to keep in mind and know how to protect yourself.

The tool date shows the date as 2013, as such the security experts are of the opinion that Windows 10 is safe from these tools. So anything before Windows 10 may have been affected.


There are several “zero day” exploits with these tools and may go un-repaired or undetected. What’s more worrying is that the tools come with an instruction on how to implement it. This also includes a toolkit that breaches Window Operating System called “FUZZBUNCH”. This makes it possible to trick even the most experienced hacker as they end up running the tool on their system. It may even facilitate new worms to replicate virus that takes over and shuts down the computer.

Moreover, Microsoft is not upgrading the security features of Windows for a while now, and just a couple of days back it stopped updates of Windows Vista. This makes it look contrary. The hacker group “Shadow Brokers” hails from Russia and looks like the Russian government is supporting it. A earlier release of malware tool was a warning to the US intelligence indicating them to go slow before they spill the beans. Security analyst doubt it could be an insider’s job, before they find somebody real from the group they claim to be, and there is no way to confirm that.

So if you on a old Windows system, backup all your data. By this way you need not worry about ransomware, or any attempt to lock your computer unless you pay the ransom. Just reinstall the system the OS and restore the files. Hence this comes as a warning and reminder that you need to be on your toes when it comes the security of your computer.

A user should be smart enough to understand a fraudsters move and motive. Having a antivirus software is good, but if you can still cross-check before you embark on a dubious website it will be good. If an email comes with flowery and irresistible offer, think twice. If a contact seems doubtful stay away. Hackers rely on users’ clicking the link that redirects them to the place they want. So thinking a way ahead is always the best defense against such hackers.
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