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7. a)
It is so easy to hack into computers, it helps if you know computer language, like LINUX, OR C++, they make a point on hacking sites that you must be educated in your LANGUAGE software.
But even if you didn’t know it really well, there are video’s and forum’s on these hacking sites, eg.darknet, which show and explains how to hack.
Here are some URL’s which show you how to hack, darknet, has a forum where you can learn from other hackers, and funny enough there slogan is: “don’t learn to hack, hack to learn†Scary stuff.
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-hack-cell-phone-free-phone-calls-218649/
http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/topicMag/0,295498,sid14_tax303583,00.html
http://www.darknet.org.uk/category/hacking-tools/
http://www.wikihow.com/Hack
One of the most popular tools is on how to hack is: L0phtCrack (now called LC4). L0phtCrack is a tool, that allows an attacker to take encrypted Windows NT/2000 passwords and convert them to plaintext. NT/2000 passwords are in cryptographic hashes and cannot be read without a tool like L0phtCrack. It works by attempting every alphanumeric combination possible to try to crack passwords.
b)
•Audit your organization regularly! Walk through the company and make sure passwords are not stuck to monitors or under keyboards.
•Set up dummy accounts. Get rid of the administrator (or admin) account or set it up as a trap and audit it for attempts.
•Use strong, difficult to guess passwords, and never leave a console unlocked.
•Backups are necessary in case you are compromised. You need a working set of data, so make sure you have it. Keep the tapes secure too, or the data there will be compromised as well.
•Prevent dumpster diving. Don't throw sensitive information away; shred it or lock it up.
•Check IDs and question people you don't know. When you have visitors, check them out and make sure they belong.
•Educate your end users. Make sure they aren't prone to social engineering and educate and remind internal users of the company's security policies.
c)
Yes, I think it’s very good that these instructions are available on the Internet on how to prevent hacking, because how would people be informed and educated?
Also, everyone will be attacked by a hacker, that is why it is necessary to have Anti-virus software on your computer.
d)
Yes, I think that network administrators should monitor hacking sites, so that they can be aware what is current in the hacking industry, and find better ways to know how to prevent infiltration.
hAPPY HACKING, JOKES!
cARICA