Srikanth asked:


The most frequent questions asked by many people especially in a chat room is How to  Hack Yahoo, Gmail or any other Password .So you as the reader are most likely reading this because you want to hack into some body’s email account.Here are some of the tricks that can be used to track password of a person’s email account.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE PROCEEDING

There is no program that will hack the password of one’s account.There exist many programs which claims hack an email account,but unfortunately people using these kind of programs will only end up in frustration.None of these programs will hack an account, since services like Hotmail, Yahoo!, etc. have it set so that it will lock you from that account after a certain number of login attempts.

TWO EASY WAYS TO HACK AN EMAIL IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO VICTIM’S COMPUTER

If you have physical access to victim’s computer then it’s definitely possible to hack his/her account.This can easily be done by just installing a keylogger.

What is a keylogger?

A keylogger, sometimes called a keystroke logger, key logger, or system monitor, is a hardware device or small program that monitors each keystroke a user types on a specific computer’s keyboard.

How to install it?

You can install these keyloggers just as any other program but these things you must keep in mind.While installing, it asks you for a secret password and a hot key to enable it.This is because after installing the keylogger program is completely hidden and the victim can no way identify it.

Once installed how to get password from it?

The hacker can open the keylogger program by just pressing the hot keys(which is set during installation) and enter the password.Now it shows the logs containing every keystroke of the user, where it was pressed, at what time, including screenshots of the activities.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO VICTIM’S COMPUTER

The other most commonly used trick to sniff password is using Fake Login Pages (Phishing).Today, Fake login pages are the most widely used techniques to hack an email account.A Fake Login page is a page that appears exactly as a Login page but once we enter our password there ,we end up loosing it.

COUNTERMEASURES

1. Never try to login/access your email account from the sites other than the original site.

2. Always type the URL of the site in the address bar to get into the site.Never click on the hyperlink to enter the site.

3. Install a good Antivirus/Antispyware software on your PC and update it regularly.

4. Never respond to the emails that ask you to update your account information. These emails provide you with a link to the login page (fake) and ask you to login using your username and password.Report your Email service provider about these fraudulent emails

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Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW asked:


Spyware, Keyloggers, Hackers, Cyber Terrorists, Cybercriminals, Cybergangs, etc. These threats are real and the fact is your computer is most likely infected already! Cybercrime is on the rise. You may not be the only one using your computer. Hackers may be using your computers and you may not even know it. Would you ever know it if your computer were taken over and being used by a hacker? Not likely. When a hacker hijacks a computer, the victim rarely knows. A computer that has been hijacked is one that is completely taken over by a hacker, or a group of hackers, to be used for their own purposes. The idea is that the real owner of the computer never knows their system has been hijacked, so the hackers can secretly use it whenever and however they want.

One of the latest hacking trends is called “Drive-by Hacking”. Popular wireless Internet access points have now become a major target for hackers. Hackers simply take their laptop computers in their cars and drive through business parks or residential neighborhoods remotely scanning for open wireless networks. This is the latest version of the drive-by garage door remote theft where criminal would use universal remote controls to open garage doors without arousing the suspicions of neighbors, police, or home security companies.

Today millions of businesses and homes have implemented wireless networks for their convenience, and, sadly, for the convenience of the cybercriminals. And they don’t even have to open your garage door to enter your home or business.

Now hackers can simply pull up outside, up to 600 feet away, and gain access to the network, the Internet, and every computer on the network. This kind of hacking has become so popular that you can even find public websites around the globe that sell maps to all the known “open” wireless networks.

Once your computer has been hijacked, the hacker claims ownership of your computer and there is little you can do unless you protect your computer in advance against this threat. In fact, in many cases when hackers have taken over a computer, they will even “heal” the computer by closing the security holes, so no other hacker can break into the computer and use it too. (Can you imagine? Criminals protect their hijacked computers from other criminals.)

Computers that have been hijacked and are under the control of a hacker are known as “zombies”. Some of the more popular uses for a zombie computer include using it to send spam emails, distribute pornography, download illegal copies of software, and to anonymously attack another computer, a business, a website, or even a government agency.

There have been many cases in the U.S. and around the world where a business or home computer has been hijacked and used for illegal purposes without the computer owner’s knowledge. These victims have had their computers used to distribute child pornography, deface websites, and even hack into government computers. In many cases, the owner of the hijacked computer (the business owner or the homeowner) has been arrested and hauled off to jail, only to be humiliated, demoralized and even convicted for crimes they didn’t commit.

See the ABC News’ 20/02 video about an unsuspected 16 year-old high schooler who was arrested as a child pornographer after his pc was hijacked and used to distribute child pornography. Click this link: ABC News’ 20/20 video.

Hackers are very good at hiding behind their slave or zombie computers. A hijacked computer is a hacker’s protection of anonymity. As unbelievable as it may seem, hijacked computers, zombie computers actually have a street market value in the hacker community. The better the computer and the faster the Internet connection of the slave machine, and the bigger the hard drive, the more it is worth on the market. Zombie computers are often leased out by hackers to other hackers, or even to organized crime groups, to be used for illegal purposes – without the computer owner’s knowledge. If a hacker or a cybergang can take over a hundred or a thousand computers, they have an army of computers at their disposal.

Here are some facts:

If your computer has become a “zombie” or a “slave” to a hacker, the use of your computer could be for sale somewhere on the Internet or an auction website. Your computer’s power is valuable to hackers.

Today, there are organizations that claim “ownership” of more than 450,000 zombie computers around the world that they use to anonymously send spam.

The best defenses are a combination of education and managed protection service. Off-the-shelve individual or combined anti-spyware, antivirus, and anti-spam software programs may not be sufficient protection, because hackers seem to stay one step of these programs. The popular off-the-shelf products offer you no personalized support. If you want help, you’ll pay for it over and over again! If you need a virus removed with these cheap programs, you’ll pay for it. You may get technical support from your PC manufacturer for security problems, but in most cases, you probably will not. Even if you do, it will likely be for a fee, and one that repeats itself should you need additional help down the road.

Because hackers will likely always be one step ahead of the security industry itself, software-based protection alone is not enough. 85% of current anti-virus users have been infected with a virus or worm! Have you ever had a virus you couldn’t get rid of? Has your computer acted funny or has it slowed way down due to a massive spyware infestation? Does your computer have a virus, spyware, malware, or hacker hiding inside? Test it now to be sure. Go to www.SayNotoHackersandSpyware.com to take a free Internet security audit to determine which trojans and hacker spyware tools might be infecting your computers.

To protect yourself, you need an Internet security team of experts making sure that you, your family, and your business computer are always safe and secure. The best protection you can have in today’s rapidly changing world of cyber-attacks is to have expert support for all your Internet security needs that will provide technical support without any hassles and without charging you extra fees. It will become even more critical than it is today as time goes on. You need to find your own personal team of experts to rely on. If you ever have a security problem, you will want to have a trusted expert you can call for professional help, without any hassles and extra costs!

Remember: When you say “No!” to hackers and spyware, everyone wins! When you don’t, we all lose!



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Kevin Sinclair asked:


Website creation is a very popular activity on the internet. As more and more people discover the many possibilities of having their own website, more of these pages are being created on the internet. It is essential that a website is created in more than just a way that is attractive to visitors. It should also be protected in such a way that there is a higher level of security. There are many individuals who actually spend a majority of their time hacking various websites online. In this article, you will learn about the importance of website hacking prevention measures.

Website hackers use numerous kinds of computer programming languages in order to break down the security on websites on the internet. The most popular computer programming language that can be invaded is that which uses XXS. This is a cross scripting type of computer language that is often used to cross websites. When creating your online website, it is essential that you ensure that all fields and other areas of the website are properly protected from the potential hacker.

Many website owners have a special area on their website where they attempt to gather personal information from the visitors. This may include gathering an email address, an address, and other types of information. It is important that this part of the website is properly protected from hackers. Not only can this type of hacking jeopardize your website, but it can also jeopardize the personal information that your visitors enter on the website. It is important for you to make sure that this part of your website is properly encrypted by HTML.

Many website hackers engage in a practice that is commonly referred to as “Google Hacking”. Individuals who use this type of hacking often attempt to discover information about a particular website that is listed on Google by searching for information that is normally considered to be unauthorized. They will attempt to retrieve information that pertains to the tracking tools that are often used by website owners. This information, when in the wrong hands, can actually jeopardize your website.

Individuals who gain access to information on a website through Google hacking techniques may get access to the following information:

- The cache of the website

- Various types of files that are listed on the website

- The link that is used to promote the website

- The intitle and the inurl may also be accessed

Many website owners create their website in such a way that they can access the information across many platforms. However, this can prove to be a danger when it comes to website hackers. By using Google hacking techniques, the pages that are on the website can be easily hacked because the pages are often available for editing purposes. If there is a query made into the search engine, these pages can easily be accessed. If a hacker accesses this information, they can do virtually anything to your website pages. This can prove to cause you financial loss. This is especially true if the hacker places information on your website that can hurt your reputation.

Luckily, there are many techniques that website owners can use to prevent the possibility of hacking. First, the data that you use to compile your website pages should never be allowed to sit on a server. This information should be saved locally. This means that it should be saved to your computer. In turn, you should make sure that the computer is protected by a password that contains alphanumeric characters. This way, if someone attempts to access your computer system remotely, they will be unable to do so.

You should also ensure that the password that you use to make changes to your website is also secure. When saving the documents that are part of your website, it is important that you create them in such a way that others are unable to access this information. Many tips for this include integrating a “disallow” function on the website and attached to all the documents. By taking these steps, and being aware of what the dangers are when you do not, you are sure to prevent the possibility of hackers.



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Matjaz asked:


A search in the Internet is enough to find a lot of information concerning the hacking of mobile phones. The main purpose of this article is to familiarize the reader with some widely used terms concerning mobile phone technology and hacking techniques, as well as security measures that one could take to protect the privacy of ones personal data stored in a mobile phone.

It’s really not necessary to be an expert in mobile technology, but to be informed, and thus cautious in order protect oneself from mobile phone fraud. It is crucial for every mobile phone user to know all the possibilities he/she is offered, along with the dangers that technological progress brings. People can learn the fundamentals of some of the most common techniques of mobile phone hacking such as cloning, eavesdropping, bluesnarfing, bluebugging , as well as familiarize themselves with the most “notorious” mobile phone viruses, Cabir and Mabir.A.

Let’s try to give simple answers to basic questions such as:

o “why are mobile phones inviting targets for hackers?”

There are 2 major reasons. 1st)The mobile phone is always on. Rarely do we deactivate our mobile phones… 2nd) The personal or corporate information stored in a mobile phone.

o “What is a “clone phone”?”

“Clone phones” are mobile phones that are programmed to charge calls on other people’s mobile phone accounts.

o “How can your mobile “catch” a virus”

Mobile phone viruses usually spread through Bluetooth or incoming messages.

But what can one do to protect one’s privacy? Further down, the reader can see a simply phrased, comprehensive description of security measures and recommendations. It’s the “users’ tactics” part:

? Use anti-virus software to monitor for viruses distributed and propagated via mobile devices

? Disable the Bluetooth interface while not using it

? Limit “roaming”

? Review all bills

? Turn the phone off

If one is not cautious, the hacker can transform a personal mobile into

a handheld broadcast station, this is what a mobile phone holder should always bear in mind and implement.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method. It relys on storing and remotely retrieving data using devices called RFID tags or transponders. But what is RFID method’s connection to mobile phone manufacturing? Mobile phone manufacturers guarantee products that combine their standard handsets with RFID technology. However, this perspective causes public commotion, primarily focused on privacy matters.

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