This idiot is threading to hack my computer. i dont know him, but i don't really think he knows how. But what sort of stuff could i get to protect my system evan more. i'm running a web server and using a router on win XP.
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This idiot is threading to hack my computer. i dont know him, but i don't really think he knows how. But what sort of stuff could i get to protect my system evan more. i'm running a web server and using a router on win XP.
If your router has a built in firewall that's a start. Then I would download and install all windows critical updates. Also look into some of the intrusion detection systems such as snort. If he threatened you in an email or something print it out for evidence and call his isp and maybe they will disconnect him. Also, turn disable all unnecessary services. You could even do some vulnerability testing on your comp. Other than that I'm not sure what else you can do, but I'm sure someone else knows. I would bet that this person is nothing to worry about though.
Most times when someone says they are going to hack your computer. It usually means they are full of **** and they are just going to sit around and make a couple of flame posts about you on some unheardof message board. Keep in mind that hack is a very very general term. So either the guy is cocky about his skills, or figures that you will just curl up and cry and beg you not to "hack" his system. But follow all the rules that heretic mentioned, or if you are really nervous, just disconnect yourself from the net (yes, actually unplug it) when he says he is going to do it. Dont download email attachments.Quote:
Originally posted here by inf0streaker
This idiot is threading to hack my computer. i dont know him, but i don't really think he knows how. But what sort of stuff could i get to protect my system evan more. i'm running a web server and using a router on win XP.
Thats true. thats what i thought at the start. But he started to sound like he knew what he was doing. He sound like a real idiot though. But i got all the updated and i'm working on snort so i should be fine.Quote:
Most times when someone says they are going to hack your computer. It usually means they are full of **** and they are just going to sit around and make a couple of flame posts about you on some unheardof message board.
I'm not a hacker by any means, although I wish I was, but this sounds like major Skiddie action. I do not believe that a real cracker(evil hacker, I believe that's the correct terminology), except perhaps a psychotic (Silence of the Lambs), would go around saying that ****. They would just hack your computer, and **** it up really bad, and perhaps let you know, via your hacked computer who did it (like a screen that says, "<SN> Owned your Soul."). My thoughts. In conclusion, I would not take it to seriously and just walk away.
-It is I, me-
First and foremost, who in the right mind would actually tell their going to "hack" a particular person? Here is a suggestion; laugh in their face. If anything you know who to cognovit!
On a side note, don't worry, it's a mind trick.
Info just get a good Firewall, and make sure you got a good AV, and a good Anti-Trojan and you should be good. Even if he does get your IP and gets to you. With those you should be pretty good. Now if you want to be an idiot, Just call his ISP that will end it. Most people shut up after they have lost there ISP or he will get really pissed either way. You get a good, reply. If he gets really pissed most people do stupid things when there mad, they don't take the same precautions they would when they weren't mad.
As for this guy, actually doing something, Don't know don't know the guy.
Pick up Registry Prot also.
But, oh well PM me if you need more.
What can he do? I know, start walking to jail if anything.Quote:
You get a good, reply. If he gets really pissed most people do stupid things when there mad, they don't take the same precautions they would when they weren't mad.
I can't believe this......
Lol. he evan said he has friends that went to jail for hacking. And he's still stupid enough to hack.
For better or worse, the internet has all types of people. You cant just tell someone out because they lower the total IQ of people online by 1 million. I like this because it gives a lot of people a place to learn, do homework, or just be entertained (not talking about all your 10 gig porn collections ;)). This person has obviously pushed the limits of what should happen. A small call to their ISP, as previously mentioned, will fix the problem. Or, you could just wait and probably never be bothered by them again. If they try to hack your computer, then hit them with the book so ****ing hard they'll never wake up from the financial and possibly prison nightmare.
As in Jedi mind trick???? LOLQuote:
it's a mind trick
Anyway, i think he wont really do much unless you really pissed him off. hopefully you got the post that he made threatening to hack you. That will come in handy when something happens. or if you just want to make sure it doesnt by going to his ISP.
Like most of the guys said here, AV, updates, firewall, IDS, anti trojan. thsoe would be the things to do. And disable anything that is not necessary. Good passwords also help. also monitor your box to make sure nothing funny is going on.
Ah don't let this person worry you, Just do the right thing protect your computer by using the correct programs and you should be fine.
By the sounds of it this person is just most likely a Script Kiddie, that would explain why he's friends are all in jail.
And if he did go on about Hackin you and all, call he's bluff usually if you ask someone this one question when they are threating to crash your system they will dissapear.
Just ask him what your ISP is???
And if You don't know what your ISP is do the following .
Go into MSDOS
once you are in there
make sure your in
c:\
once you are in c:\ type the following
c:\netstat -r
And it will fill your screen up with the following
Route Table
Active Routes
Ok now look for the word Gateway Addrese.
The first group of numbers under this word are your ISP number for example
Gateway Addresse
203.***.***.226
127.0.0.1
203.***.***.226
127.0.01
203.***.***.226
203.***.***.226
203.***.***.226
Ok that would mean that my ISP is 203.***.***.226
So when this so called Hacker tells you your ISP you can check to make sure that he is just trying to scare you.
And another thing when your using a messenger like Yahoo for instance. And someone offers to send you a file or a pic .
BE VERY CAREFUL......!
Because while the file is been sent the person can get your ISP number by typing
one of the following in the Dos Prompt
netstat -a
netstat -r
netstat -n
So just be careful as if the person knew what they were doing they \CAN launch an attack on your System if they wanted to.
So just be careful
Cheers
What do you know about this person?
Find out all you can.
Hand over the details to the poilice or relevant government agency.
Tell them what you are doing.
Remeber, mind tricks can easily be reversed!
why not get his Ip off the headers, then check it out, if its a broadband user, hack him, see how he likes it.
Just out of idle interest I want to see this threatening email / Instant Message.
Can you post it please?
Cheers
V$D$
I am inclined to agree that this guy is probably "all talk and no trousers" but you might try a few precautions just in case?
http://www.winpatrol.com (winpatrol)
http:// www.diamondcs.com.au (Registry Prot........as mentioned by Whizz)
http://www.swatit.org (swatit)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/index.html (HijackThis)
All good utilities in their own way.............and your origional post did ask for "extras"
Good Luck
[_Oz_] You might consider deleting that post? The sentiment is understandable, but NOT what we recommend or condone round here?
This and a few others caught my attention
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By the sounds of it this person is just most likely a Script Kiddie, that would explain why he's friends are all in jail.
All jokes aside!Quote:
Lol. he evan said he has friends that went to jail for hacking. And he's still stupid enough to hack.
inf0streaker: Please understand its best to be honest. Because, if anyone where to get involved with their own friendship or life. Is honestly trying to scare you, thus being lonely in life. I can guarantee, with my word, he's a (please excuse my language) lump of crap.
But, then again its best to be safe then sorry. So follow your fallow members to safety...