Opinion: Russian hackers are trying to spy on my home computer

Russian hackers do not need to be super sleuths to crack into an email account or steal identity information - as the keys to unlock these are easily found on the dark web. — Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash

The Russians are coming. They might not be knocking down our doors, but cyber hackers are already invading our computers. And I can vouch for the disruption they are causing. My personal computer has been crippled by 'attacks from Russia,' as they have tried to hijack my email account.

It has been a harrowing experience because my computer is like an extra limb — and essential for my work.