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10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:39pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Your passwords are stored in secure systems by using some special algorithms known as “hashing.” Hackers try to access these passwords using different techniques, the most popular one is called a “ Dictionary attack,” where the computer tries over and over again. For example, in July of 2017, hackers obtained 1.5 terabytes of data from HBO computers and claimed to have released a script from a then-upcoming episode of Game of Thrones. lalasticlala mynd44 https://brightside.me/inspiration-tips-and-tricks/10-ways-hackers-get-your-passwords-and-what-you-need-to-do-to-protect-yourself-468060/ Unsecure Wi-Fi networks Open Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi that doesn’t require a password, is basically free access to all of your files. Every activity you do can be monitored by a hacker on the same Wi-Fi network. If it becomes absolutely necessary to use Open Wi-Fi, like a public hotspot, use VPN (Virtual Private Network) to secure your Wi-Fi channel. 1 Like
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:40pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Weak encryption and lack of PIN for Wi-Fi router Use only strong protocol WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) which is stronger than WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and cannot be easily hacked by hacker. This property will be changed on the router’s webpage. Also, hackers use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) vulnerability to hack Wi-Fi passwords even if you use WPA. So, it`s better to turn off the WPS method of authentication on your router’s web page.
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:41pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Unsecure sites Sites without the lock symbol are really suspicious and can be used to get information from your computer without your authorization using a MIM (man-in-the-middle) attack. Also, if you`re dealing with sites where login details are required like bank sites, check for the green bar alongside green lock.
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:42pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Unknown programs Allowing programs that you`re unfamiliar with (malware) or whose names you haven’t heard of might seriously damage the security of your computer, and a hacker could easily extract your passwords. If you’ve allowed something like this, you might want to delete that piece of software and run a thorough scan by your anti-virus software
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:43pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Your approval of account links to unknown sites Linking Facebook or Twitter accounts to a suspicious site allows the site to gain your personal information which could be used against you. Try not to link your account to whichever sites request it. Make sure you link it only when it’s an absolute necessity.
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:44pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Revealing your mobile number for social media login Hackers have found a flaw in Facebook and other social media networks to gain access to your account by using the “Forgot Your Password” function and diverting the messages from your mobile phone using a SS7 (Signalling system number 7) flaw in their system. Don`t link your phone number with your social media networks. Instead use your username or email-address for login
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:44pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
No Windows OS upgrade Don`t use Windows XP, or an older version of Windows. They have a greater risk of getting hacked. The security updates for Windows XP and older versions have been terminated by Microsoft .
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:45pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
No Sandbox If you want to be more secure while visiting scrupulous sites, simply use a software called “Sandbox.” Sandboxing basically restricts the software in a protected environment allowing only the basic resources and restricting any additional permissions it needs access to, like for example, your computer files.
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:46pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Suspicious email and attachments Hackers use a SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) header injection to insert malicious viruses, spam, and phishing websites onto a victim’s computer. Don’t open mail that looks like spam and don’t open unknown attachments. Instead, first scan the file using anti-virus software and always check the header of the email.
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by RoyalBlak007: 12:47pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Synchronized data Hackers can attack cloud servers using various attacks, like a DDOS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack or a man-in-the-cloud attack, to access your data and passwords. Always backup your data offline to an external storage device like a hard drive or a flash drive.
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Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by Holywizard: 2:12pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Thanks so much 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways Hackers Get Your Passwords And What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself by Nobody: 6:10pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
THANK YOU......MORE KNOWLEDGE TO THAT BRAIN. |
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