Hacking

WHAT IS HACKING ???

WHO ARE HACKERS???
WHAT IS ETHICAL HACKING ???
WHO ARE ETHICAL HACKERS???
TYPES OF HACKING
HOW TO DEFEND FROM HACKING???
CONSEQUENCES OF ILLEGAL HACKING
CONCLUSION
SUMMARY
 What Is Hacking???
• Hacking is cracking into an account or cheating
in a game without using cheat codes. Hacking
passwords requires a program or requires
finding glitches from the website.
 Who are Hacker???
• Hacker is a hacker who "violates computer
security for little reason beyond maliciousness
or for personal gain"
 Hackers Classes
– Black hats :– highly skilled,
malicious, destructive “crackers”
– White hats – skills used for
defensive security analysts
– Gray hats – offensively and
defensively; will hack for different
reasons, depends on situation.
 What is Ethical Hacking ???

• It is Partially Legal (May vary by country

law)
• Completely legal in INDIA
• Permission is obtained from the target
user
• Part of an overall security program.
Who are Ethical Hackers???
• Completely trustworthy.
• Strong programming and computer networking skills.
• Techniques of Criminal hackers-
Detection-Prevention.
• Ethical hackers possesses same skills, mindset and tools
of a hacker but the attacks are done in a non-
destructive manner .
• E.G. Cyber Crime investigators
 Types Of Hacking
• Website Hacking
• Email Hacking
• Network Hacking
• Password Hacking
• Online transactions Hacking
• Computer Hacking
• Mobile Hacking
• PDA(personal digital assistant) hacking
• Metropolitan system hacking
How to Defend from Hacking???
• Use Strong Passwords! (Follow Universal Code while
creation)
• Unsolicited Installation of Scripts
• Avoid Scam/Spammy Websites
• Clear the Cookies!
• Do not make any financials transactions on (http://)
• Prevent illegal farmers’ from “harvesting” your lists
• Don’t use Generic Usernames & Passwords
• Use Secure Ports
• Keep OS updated with security patches
• Never trust mails which makes an attractive offers (like
you have won 100Millions dollars/ anything else..)
What to do after being hacked?
• Shutdown the system
• Clear the memory using Cleaners (like CCleaner)
• Scan infected sections with good antivirus
• Separate the system from network (Do not use
internet)
• Restore the system with the backup (If o/s
problem)
• Finally, connect the system to the network
 How Ethical Hackers defend???

• Harden the servers

• Scan, test and apply patches
• Monitor logs
• Train the technical staff on security
• Serious policy and procedures!
 How much do Ethical Hackers get Paid?

• Globally, the hiring of ethical hackers is on the rise with

most of them working with top consulting firms.

• In the United States, an ethical hacker can make upwards

of $120,000 per annum.

• Freelance ethical hackers can expect to make $10,000 per

assignment.

• Some ranges from $15,000 to $45,000 for a standalone

ethical hack.
 Distinguish between Hackers & Ethical
Criminal HackersHackers Ethical Hackers

• Deface hacked web pages to • Hired as Preventive

advertise their prowess
• Doings are Evil & Illegal
• Work is done to get illegal
information for themselves
or for someone else
measure
• Doings are good & justice
• Work is Legal & to restore
the hacked the website .
 Consequences Of illegal Hacking
• Thousands Of Dollars in Fines
• Imprisonment
• Seizure Of Your Computer
• Proper Ethical Hacker Should Be Employed
• Do Not Exposed Your Passwords to Untrusted
Sites
• Close Your Internet While Not in Use
• Having Basic Knowledge of Internet