Your computer is probably vulnerable to a major hack. Here's what you need to know

The Thunderbolt port used on computers and laptops has been found to have a serious vulnerability, one that allows a hacker to access the contents of your device within minutes.

The port is a connection made by Intel and Apple that allows for faster data transfer through a physical cable.

While the hacker will need physical access to your computer, the level of control they would have should they get it is astounding; your device could be encrypted, password-protected, and locked, and yet could still be bypassed in under five minutes.