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Hacker (computer security)

In the computer security context, a hacker is someone who seeks and exploits weaknesses in a computer system or computer network. Hackers may be motivated by a multitude of reasons, such as profit, protest, or challenge.[1] The subculture that has evolved around hackers is often referred to as the computer underground and is now a known community.[2] While other uses of the word hacker exist that are not related to...

Hacking a website using SQL injection

Hacking a website using SQL injection:Full method with Pics Now Lets start----> Things you will need --> 1. Havij SQL injection Tool, download it from here(Run as Administrator) 2. A sql vunerable site, I am taking this site http://toyonorte.com.co/catalogo_nuevos_detalle.php?id=2 as an example. 3. A very important thing i.e mind. Checking for sql vulnerability ---> Here i am taking http://toyonorte.com.co/catalogo_nuevos_detalle.php?id=2 as...

[TOOL]SQLSentinel:SQL Injection Vulnerability Scanner

[TOOL]SQLSentinel:SQL Injection Vulnerability Scanner Hey friends this is D@rk TruTH. Sorry for posting very late i was busy in my studies because my exams are coming. Today I am bringing a new SQL injection hunter tool named SQLSentinel. What is SQLSentinel --> This tool is very good if u want to test a site vulnerable to SQL injection. This tool use crawling function first found out links like index.php?id= and then check that these links...

How to Become a Hacker

What does it take to become a hacker?  Becoming a great hacker isn’t easy and it doesn’t happen quickly. Being creative helps a lot. There is more than one way a problem can be solved, and as a hacker you encounter many problems. The more creative you are the bigger chance you have of hacking a system without being detected. Another huge 8 quality you must have is the will to learn because without it, you will get nowhere. Remember, Knowledge...

Types of Hacker

Types of HackerA white hat hacker is a computer and network expert who attacks a security system on behalf of its owners or as a hobby, seeking vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker could exploit. Instead of taking malicious advantage of exploits, a white hat hacker notifies the system’s owners to fix the breach before it is can be taken advantage of.A black hat is a person who compromises the security of a computer system without permission...

What are crackers and hackers?

What are crackers and hackers?  A cracker (also known as a black hat hacker) is an individual with extensive computer knowledge whose purpose  Is to breach or bypass internet security or gain access to software without paying royalties. The general view is that, while hackers build things, crackers break things. Cracker is the name given to hackers who break into computers for criminal gain; whereas, hackers can also...

B.S.I.T

IT 11 – Information Technology FundamentalsThis course introduces the students to what information technology is, it’s different areas (Computer Programming, Networking, Multimedia Design, Database management Systems, Systems Administration, Project Management) and will help them think and analyze computer hardware and software problems and Development logically It also discusses the awareness and significance of Information Technology,...

Top 5 most famous hackers of all time

     1  Jonathan James: james gained notoriety when he became the first juvenile to be sent to prison for hacking. He was sentenced at the age of 16. In an anonymous PBS interview, he professes. “I was just looking around, playing around. What was fun for me was a challenge to see what I could pull off.” James also cracked into NASA computers, stealing software worth approximately $1.7 million. 2   Adrian...