Hacking is the unauthorized access of any computer, smartphone, tablet, or network system using advanced computer and programming skills. Hackers can use their skills for good or bad, with some ethical hackers protecting confidential information while others seek personal gain or just do it for fun.
Fake Hacking websites is a common target for malicious hackers, who exploit vulnerabilities in the website's code to steal sensitive information, plant malware, or deface the website for their own personal gain or political motives. Here are some common hacking techniques and how to protect yourself from them.
Bait and Switch
This technique involves buying advertising spaces on websites and redirecting users to pages infected with malware or adware. Hackers can run malicious programs that the user believes to be authentic, giving them unprivileged access to the user's computer.
Cookie Theft
Cookies store personal data such as browsing history, usernames, and passwords for different sites. Once hackers gain access to a user's cookie, they can even authenticate themselves as the user on a browser. Attackers can manipulate a user's IP packets to pass through their machine, a technique known as SideJacking or Session Hijacking. It's important to use SSL (HTTPS) for entire sessions, especially when entering passwords or banking details.
ClickJacking Attacks
ClickJacking or UI Redress is when the hacker hides the actual UI where the victim is supposed to click. This technique is common in app downloads, movie streaming, and torrent websites, with attackers using it to earn advertising dollars or steal personal information. Hackers hijack clicks of the victim not meant for the exact page but for a page where the hacker wants them to be, fooling users into performing an undesired action by clicking on a hidden link.
Viruses, Trojans, etc.
Malicious software programs like viruses and Trojans send the victim's data to the hacker and can lock files, serve fraudulent advertisements, divert traffic, sniff data, or spread to all computers connected to the network.
Phishing
Phishing involves replicating the most-accessed sites to trap victims by sending spoofed links. Social engineering is often combined with this technique, making it one of the deadliest attack vectors. Once a victim tries to log in or enters data, the hacker gets private information through a trojan running on the fake site.
Eavesdropping (Passive Attacks)
Hackers can monitor computer systems and networks to gain unwanted information with passive attacks. They can target email, instant messaging services, phone calls, web browsing, and other communication methods to get information without being identified.
Fake WAP
Hackers can use software to create fake wireless access points, connecting users to them instead of official public place WAPs. Hackers can access user data, making it easy to spy on them. Using quality VPN services can help protect against these attacks.
Waterhole Attacks
Hackers use the most accessed physical location of the victim to attack them. For example, they may target coffee shops or cafeterias. Once they know the victim's schedule, they create a fake Wi-Fi access point and modify their most-visited website to redirect them to get their personal information. These attacks collect information from a specific place, making them difficult to detect.
Conclusion
Hacking can cause serious damage and impact personal and financial data. It's important to know the techniques used by hackers and how to protect yourself. Use SSL for entire sessions, avoid clicking on hidden links, and be wary of fake wireless access points. Protect yourself with quality VPN services and be mindful of the physical locations you visit. Stay safe and secure!  |
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