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[TOP WAYS] How a Hacker Can Get Into Your Computer,Must Watch [/TOP WAYS] - Colon - Mar 7, 2012

It's my first thread ,Yayyee Exicited

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Is there anything a Hacker can’t do? Everyday we read more and more stories about hackers breaking into big businesses, stealing the average Joe’s identity and wreaking general havoc. It’s no wonder we’ve become wary of the Internet.

But the truth is that most hackers use the same tricks to break into computers and steal valuable information. And knowing these tricks will help you stay protected from a hacker’s sticky fingers.

Top tools hackers use:
#1 Spam: Most hacker attacks start with junk mail….a.k.a spam. A hacker will send out enticingly titled messages such as “I Love You” or “Free Gift!” to hundreds or even thousands of illegally obtained email addresses. These spam emails can trick you into giving away sensitive personal information, going to dangerous websites, or even downloading programs that will give a hacker total control over your computer! Hackers are very savvy in their computer knowledge and will go to great lengths to make their spam emails as believable as possible.

#2 Downloads: Downloading off the Internet became wildly popular when Napster was introduced to cyberspace. And now, even though law enforcement has cracked down on music downloading, a quick Google search will reveal tons of websites dedicated to downloading music, video, software and images (either legally or illegally) off the Internet.

But beware – when you download you could be getting more than you bargained for. Many “free” downloads have spyware, adware and even viruses hidden inside them that will infect your computer and put you at risk.

#3 Popups: Everybody knows that popups are annoying, but did you know that they can also be a big security risk? Popups are a tool that Hackers use as another way of getting your attention and tricking you into doing things that could put your personal information at risk. Be on the lookout for both browser popups and Window Messenger popups. Hackers use these to advertise products and services that seem legitimate, but hidden within these popups viruses or spyware could be lurking and with just one click, you could be infected!

#4 ActiveX: ActiveX technology is used by many reputable websites like banks and online merchants in order to make your online experience better. Unfortunately, hackers have figured out ways to exploit ActiveX and use it against you. Hackers use documented security holes in ActiveX to get into your computer and steal the valuable information they find there. And all this could happen from just visiting a questionable website!

Tried to make small and Compact. Don't leech the thread. Say thanks if it helped you out.!!




* - Sugawara - Mar 7, 2012

Seems Interesting.! Nice One Buddy.! Nice Start.! Welcome to HF Bdw :)


* - Sir Cyrano - Mar 8, 2012

Congrats for you first post !!! good look


* - The GeorGian - Mar 8, 2012

seems nice man 10x for that article


* - Hippebanaan - Mar 8, 2012

Hey man,

Nice ways man! thank you :D


* - rikkyyy - Mar 8, 2012

Thanks it's a really nice tutorial
and Welcome to Hackforums(:


* - i.o.o.i - Mar 8, 2012

Congrats for first thread. Nice one .


* - 2me4u - Mar 8, 2012

really good first thread. thanks man


* - PoxYY - Mar 8, 2012

Well this is ripped off from http://articles.winferno.com/web-browser-security/stop-hackers/ 🤦‍♂

(Mar 7, 2012 09:34 PM)Colon Wrote:  Tried to make small and Compact. Don't leech the thread. Say thanks if it helped you out.!!
Won't leech your thread but I sure can leech this article from winferno. 😏


* - gkrmelj - Mar 8, 2012

good straight to the point thread, i like it ;)


* - gelooc - Mar 11, 2012

Nice article mate :) Welcome to the forums :) Keep going!


* - legionoffate - Mar 11, 2012

this is really nice dawgh keep up the good work !!