Summary:

• **What are Control Panels?** Control panels are like the "command centers" that hackers use to control malicious software they've spread on computers. Researchers found that hackers left some of these control panels unprotected on the internet, which is like leaving the keys to a house sitting on the front porch where anyone can find them.

• **Why This Matters** When control panels are exposed, security experts can see what information the hackers stole and how many computers they've infected. This helps cybersecurity teams stop the hackers and protect people's personal information from being stolen or misused.