A Brief Introduction To Hacking

Computer Hacking is a way of modifying behavior of a computer and the systems that are connected to it. Hacking is generally done to perform different actions on a system that it is not supposed to do.

Hacking is done using codes and programs and the person that does hacking is called hacker.

There are different techniques that are used in hacking line Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses, Ransomware, Browser Hijackers, Rootkits, Dos (Denial of Service) and many more.

Who Does It?

Hacking can be performed by anyone. Even novices can perform hacking using packages that are available. Hacking packages include tutorials, hacking program, and code. Some packages are ready to use and there is nothing much you have to change. However, advanced hackers create and modify codes and they also create programs to perform hacking.

Hacker can be an individual person or a group of people.

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Hackers are divided into different categories. This categorization is done using the work hackers do and techniques they use.

How to Check if Your System is Compromised?

There are different signs that prove that your system is hacked.

• Change of passwords of your accounts.
• Sending of spam Emails.
• Increase in network activity.
• Installation of unwanted software.
• Disabling of your security software and firewall.
• Your system will start working on your own.
• Unknown access request from your security software and firewall.
• Installation of unknown browser addons and change of homepage.
• Files get locked and you will receive a message that you have to pay ransom to unlock it.

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Note: There is a slight difference between getting hacked and getting your system infected by normal virus.

How to Deal with Hacked System?

There are some points that you must follow in order to repair a hacked system.

• First, disconnect your system from Internet.
• Restart your system in safe mode.
• Remove all the software that are installed automatically.
• Remove all the files that you have not downloaded.
• Install and run good security software.

How to Prevent Your System from Getting Hacked?

• Keep good security software installed on your system.
• Keep your security software updated.
• Regularly update your systems Operating System.
• Always download software from legitimate website.
• Do not download and open attachments from spam email.
• Always keep firewall installed and enabled on your system.
• Do not download and install unknown software.

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Hackers develop new methods to get into a system and retrieve important information. We must take necessary steps to safeguard our systems from hackers. It is better to stay protected rather than losing all important information.