Reference number: CH000806
How can I hack someone or something?
Question:
How can I hack someone or something?
Answer:Because of the frequency
this question has been asked in e-mail, on the forums
and searched for on Computer
Hope, we have decided to create a document
for this question. If you are interested in hacking or want to hack
someone or something for revenge, payback or to gain access to
information, we
suggest you reconsider.
Hacking or breaking into a computer to view or steal protected
information will not resolve anything and will only cause additional
issues, such as being fined and/or sent to prison.
If you're interested in hacking and/or computer security, instead
of trying to break into someone else's computer, you should consider
learning an alternative operating system such as
Linux, setup and
learn more about computer networks, read security bulletins,
read
security news, read security advisories and learn more about programming
languages. If you continue to have the urge
to try your hands at hacking after setting up your own network, you
can experiment with hacking by trying to gain access to other
computers on your network without having to fear getting in trouble
with law enforcement.
Doing each of the above recommendations will give you a much
better understanding of computers and security, and would give you a
much better chance at getting a job with a security related company.
Below are additional questions and answers that relate to this
same subject.
If I hack a large company wouldn't I be famous?
While it is true that some hackers such as Kevin Mitnick and John
Draper (aka Cap'n Crunch) have gained a lot of notoriety from
hacking, phreaking, and/or cracking, most hackers will never become
known; and if they do happen to be mentioned in a press release or
mentioned on the TV, it will be because they're in court and/or
going to jail or prison.
I need to hack into my instant messenger, e-mail,
firewall, or computer
because I've lost my password.
Apart from the solutions already listed on Computer Hope for
retrieving or bypassing BIOS passwords, operating system passwords,
and some application passwords, we will not assist users in breaking
or bypassing passwords.
Note: Online e-mail services such as
Microsoft Hotmail,
Gmail,
Yahoo, etc. have password recovery systems already setup. Often,
passwords can be reset or sent to you by answering a secret
question and/or filling out your e-mail address you used to
register the service. If you are unable to recover your password
using the services provided by the company, you will either need to
contact the company with additional recommendations, or consider
abandoning the e-mail address.
Additional information about passwords and links to documents
containing information about getting around or retrieving lost
passwords can be found on document CH000300.
I need to hack someone because they
hacked me, spammed me, and/or scammed me.
If someone is causing you grief or causing you or your computer
intentional harm, you should report the abuse to the company
handling the person's Internet connection and/or e-mail service.
Attempting to hack the person or cause them grief is likely only
going to escalate your problems.
I need to hack / break into my spouse's
computer / e-mail to make sure they are not cheating.
Relationships are built on trust and communication; if you
believe you spouse or partner is cheating on you, confront him or
her regarding the issue. Attempting to hack or spy on your partner
is only going to lose their trust and likely cause a broken
relationship, especially if they were not
cheating.
Finally, even though you may by spying or hacking a spouse it
is still considered illegal and if caught by your spouse or
someone else you could be convicted of a crime.
I need to hack into my computers / school
computers so I can gain access to something I've been denied access
to.
If you're blocked from particular sites or services on the
Internet, it's likely for a good reason. Attempting to break or
bypass those protective measures is only going to cause you
additional trouble when caught.
Computer Hope will not help you bypass security measures that
have been setup to block you from specific content.
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