Computer Hacking – Invading Computers

Computer Hacking

The method by which a person can gain access over another person’s computer despite the password access limitations is known as computer hacking. In this way a ‘hacker’ has access to both the hardware and the software of another computer. There are many ways that this method of computer hacking can be defined. According to one theory this is a curiosity mostly found among older children and the youth that actually is a sign of their genius whereby they prove their skills in breaking difficult program codes and passwords. And there is also another side to computer hacking where people misuse this intellectual quality by getting into sensitive and confidential regions of data storage of companies, banks and even secret service groups.

Computer Hacking Tricks

There are several aspects of computer hacking tricks that one needs to know about. It is not always useful to commit an unlawful activity on the internet. But a knowledge of it can help users to safeguard their computers as well as be able to identify hacking when they face the same problem.

There are password hacking tools that are available on the internet that are helpful to a user if they intend to hack passwords. It is mostly effective.

In case of Windows the default account settings can be easily omitted and access the administrator’s account. The computer will need to be re-booted in a safe mode. After logging in to a user’s id you need to go to the ‘Run’ option at the ‘Start’ menu. Type CMD therein. Once it opens command prompt you can type cd C:\windows\ system32 and then press ‘Enter’. You have to take a back up of Logon.scr file. This can be done by typing Copy Logon.scr Logon.bak on the command bar. Hereafter you have the liberty to even change the administrator’s account password by typing net user administrator YourPassword that means the new password that you wish to include. After restart of the system you are done.

There is also several software available that helps in the art of password cracking and decoding.

• iNeeda Password and Tracker 3.2
  
• Password Geek 1.0
  
• Password Hasher 1.14

Computer Hacking Investigations

Computer hacking investigations is a process by which a computer or even a network of computers is detected when they are hacked. Additionally this investigation also helps to find the various details of an intruder along with specific evidence that can be produced in a court of law against the guilty. Computer hacking investigations require specialized skills. Officers and trainees are tutored in several aspects of detection work whereby they are able to handle such work independently with bright career prospects. Training is given in the following fields to make expert investigators.

• Usage of Computer Forensics Tools
  
• Knowledge of different Operating Systems
  
• Different Boot Processes and Disk Structures
  
• Knowledge of Windows and DOS Systems
  
• The Basics of Computer Forensic and Investigations
  
• Essential Aspects of Computer Hacking Investigations
  
• Evidence Collection from Crime Scene
  
• Data Collection and Sorting
  
• Investigation of Web Attacks
  
• Cracking Passwords and Codes
  
• Investigation of Network Traffic and Router Attacks
  
• Extent and Legal Implications of Copyright Violation