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FrostySnowman

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Why hacking?
« on: January 01, 2014, 10:57:39 AM »
This may be a bit off-topic though... I always wondered why people want to hack stuff. A part from earning money, where's the point of it? If you hack an e-mail account what do you get in return (a chance to go in a jail maybe?)? If it is not for a military purpose where's the reason for hacking computers?

Thank you for your ideas and your time spent.
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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2014, 11:34:10 AM »
In the old days it was fame and glory, Today it is all about money...... http://blogs.norman.com/2013/business/virus-history

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2014, 11:37:06 AM »
« Last Edit: January 01, 2014, 12:31:42 PM by Pondus »
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FrostySnowman

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2014, 11:54:51 AM »
Interesting indeed! Now I'm gonna read the 2nd article.
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FrostySnowman

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2014, 11:58:30 AM »
"Idealistic organizations that uses hacking to support “the good cause”. Typical examples of such groups would be Anonymous"
Well what good cause? Weren't anonymous the people who stealed accounts on Sony devices and prevented many PS3 gamers from playing and purchasing stuff on the marketplace safely?
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FrostySnowman

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2014, 12:00:06 PM »
 :( I cannot read the 2nd article because the URL doesn't lead to any page (or so claims google chrome).
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AdrianH

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2014, 12:14:41 PM »
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FrostySnowman

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2014, 12:22:42 PM »
Thank you adrian!
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FrostySnowman

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2014, 12:26:34 PM »
"DDoS focuses on open ports and connections in the network or system" So if I have more open ports I am less safe?
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AdrianH

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2014, 12:47:59 PM »
Quote from: Bigby on January 01, 2014, 12:26:34 PM
"DDoS focuses on open ports and connections in the network or system" So if I have more open ports I am less safe?

Do you use a router?  If so keep the firmware up to date and you are fine.

DDos is used against servers and big sites.
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FrostySnowman

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2014, 12:54:35 PM »
Yep I do though... I don't know how to update the thing... (or how to control doorways)
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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2014, 01:00:45 PM »
Quote from: Bigby on January 01, 2014, 12:54:35 PM
Yep I do though... I don't know how to update the thing... (or how to control doorways)
How to is found in userguide or vendors website....
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AdrianH

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2014, 01:01:37 PM »
Quote from: Bigby on January 01, 2014, 12:54:35 PM
Yep I do though... I don't know how to update the thing... (or how to control doorways)

The help files or makers website will tell you how to update firmware.

Unless you have the need to open ports for something like an IP cam/webcam leave the ports alone.

The router should have everything locked down for you.

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FrostySnowman

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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2014, 01:08:17 PM »
Okidokie seems like I'm fine then! Thank you for the help and happy new year! If you find interesting articles about hackers/virus could you please post them here? I'd be happy to read them  ;).
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Re: Why hacking?
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2014, 01:15:58 PM »
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