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Off Topic / Re: Do you think internet friends count as "real" friends?
« on: January 22, 2013, 06:40:12 PM »
"You blocked me on Facebook and now I'm going to kill you."
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Off Topic / Re: How great is the U.S.A? (image heavy!!)
« on: January 22, 2013, 05:45:44 PM »Pretty sure he's just resulted to trolling
When has he not been trolling during this topic?
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Off Topic / Re: Snowday :D
« on: January 22, 2013, 04:44:50 PM »
I bet your mom got some snow today OOOOOOOO
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Off Topic / Re: Best Slogan-Maker Results! (poll)
« on: January 21, 2013, 05:10:53 PM »
A day with SiliconCactus.
Everything for SiliconCactus.
Move on with SiliconCactus.
It's miracle in the rain, it's SiliconCactus.
If it's for SiliconCactus we have it.
Be part of SiliconCactus.
Things go better with SiliconCactus.
SiliconCactus says it all.
SiliconCactus - Your personal entertainer. -- WINNER
Everything for SiliconCactus.
Move on with SiliconCactus.
It's miracle in the rain, it's SiliconCactus.
If it's for SiliconCactus we have it.
Be part of SiliconCactus.
Things go better with SiliconCactus.
SiliconCactus says it all.
SiliconCactus - Your personal entertainer. -- WINNER
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General Discussion / Re: Glass' Island Fort Wars [Grand Reopening]
« on: January 21, 2013, 05:03:34 PM »RTBAutosaver got messed up because of the new year
Y2.013K MAN, Y2.013K!
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Drama / Re: Hodgey Beats - I'm going to clear your bricks
« on: January 21, 2013, 05:02:05 PM »Also, how can there be no players online, when there is chat?
I call fake
RTB hosting logs chat.
All the players had probably left when he took the picture.
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General Discussion / Re: Glass' Island Fort Wars [Grand Reopening]
« on: January 21, 2013, 04:50:32 PM »
lol at the number of votes for "no ur dumb"
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Off Topic / Re: Your opinions on the Presidental Inaugeration
« on: January 21, 2013, 04:41:44 PM »Romney should have won.
well obama won both the public and electoral college vote, so...
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Off Topic / Re: Cyber Security Megathread
« on: January 20, 2013, 09:02:29 PM »
Fixed the typo in the title.
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Off Topic / Cyber Security Megathread
« on: January 20, 2013, 09:00:21 PM »
Computer Security Megathread
In the time of the internet, there are millions of different viruses and exploits used by internet hackers and criminals. In this Megathread, I will be going over the different types of viruses and ways hackers infect people with them, and later how to remove and protect against viruses. Enjoy!
Types of Viruses
Remote Access Tools
A Remote Access Tool is, basically, a program that lets a host (the "hacker") control a computer (the "slave") either consensually or unknowingly to the "slave". Although there are many different types of RATs, most have a few common features, such as screen/camera capture or image control, file management, shell control, computer control, and registry management. Though some RATs are made by hand, most are premade; including Cybernet, Darkcomet, Blackshades, and Blackhole.
Keyloggers
Keyloggers, as the name suggests, log keys pressed by the infected party and send the logs to the hacker, either by FTP or by email. The main program used to create keyloggers is Project Neptune, though most keyloggers are made by hand, as they are quite basic--all it has to do is copy some text and send it through FTP.
Adware
Adware is a type of virus that promotes products by showing ads or highlighting text on webpages, as some users have experienced. It is usually the easiest virus to remove, as it usually comes with free program installers, and can be removed by simply removing the program via Add or Remove Programs--some viruses, however, are not so easy to remove, which brings us to..
Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of virus that locks down a victim's computer until they pay some amount of money, usually $150-$500, usually under the guise that the FBI/Police/Government has locked down their computer. Most of the time, even if the user pays the ransom the computer is still locked.
Types of Infections
Silent Java Drive By
The Silent Java Drive By is an exploit in Java that enables a hacker to infect a user with a virus through the user's browser. They are almost always made from scratch.
Trojan Horse
Like its name suggests, a Trojan horse infection is basically a legitimate looking program that is either completely a virus or binded to a virus. They are usually something along the lines of fake antiviruses, pirated games, or game hacks; fooling victims into installing a virus.
Another method that hackers use with Trojan horses is E-Whoreing. E-Whoreing is basically a hacker pretending to be a internet whore, who gives out nude or suggestive pictures, research shows, and other types of research. They usually bind viruses to video or picture files.
Worms
A worm is a virus that spreads itself between computers, usually from computers on the same internet network or through instant messaging. Most worms are set in action unknowingly by already infected computers. They are usually coded by hand.
In the time of the internet, there are millions of different viruses and exploits used by internet hackers and criminals. In this Megathread, I will be going over the different types of viruses and ways hackers infect people with them, and later how to remove and protect against viruses. Enjoy!
Types of Viruses
Remote Access Tools
A Remote Access Tool is, basically, a program that lets a host (the "hacker") control a computer (the "slave") either consensually or unknowingly to the "slave". Although there are many different types of RATs, most have a few common features, such as screen/camera capture or image control, file management, shell control, computer control, and registry management. Though some RATs are made by hand, most are premade; including Cybernet, Darkcomet, Blackshades, and Blackhole.
Keyloggers
Keyloggers, as the name suggests, log keys pressed by the infected party and send the logs to the hacker, either by FTP or by email. The main program used to create keyloggers is Project Neptune, though most keyloggers are made by hand, as they are quite basic--all it has to do is copy some text and send it through FTP.
Adware
Adware is a type of virus that promotes products by showing ads or highlighting text on webpages, as some users have experienced. It is usually the easiest virus to remove, as it usually comes with free program installers, and can be removed by simply removing the program via Add or Remove Programs--some viruses, however, are not so easy to remove, which brings us to..
Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of virus that locks down a victim's computer until they pay some amount of money, usually $150-$500, usually under the guise that the FBI/Police/Government has locked down their computer. Most of the time, even if the user pays the ransom the computer is still locked.
Types of Infections
Silent Java Drive By
The Silent Java Drive By is an exploit in Java that enables a hacker to infect a user with a virus through the user's browser. They are almost always made from scratch.
Trojan Horse
Like its name suggests, a Trojan horse infection is basically a legitimate looking program that is either completely a virus or binded to a virus. They are usually something along the lines of fake antiviruses, pirated games, or game hacks; fooling victims into installing a virus.
Another method that hackers use with Trojan horses is E-Whoreing. E-Whoreing is basically a hacker pretending to be a internet whore, who gives out nude or suggestive pictures, research shows, and other types of research. They usually bind viruses to video or picture files.
Worms
A worm is a virus that spreads itself between computers, usually from computers on the same internet network or through instant messaging. Most worms are set in action unknowingly by already infected computers. They are usually coded by hand.
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Off Topic / Re: If you were stranded and could have one bucket of ice cream what would you pick?
« on: January 20, 2013, 08:00:59 PM »
Helicopter, GPS, food, and unlimited fuel ice cream, so I could escape from the island.
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Off Topic / Re: I accidentally just drank my friends soda.
« on: January 20, 2013, 07:59:56 PM »I did a little bit and only once
Alcohol mainly kills germs and infections. He's joking.
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Off Topic / Re: ████ Disable the Java software on your web browsers to avoid hacking ████
« on: January 20, 2013, 07:06:02 PM »So has this been fixed yet at all, or should I still keep it disabled?
get noscript and only whitelist the websites you trust
???
no viruses
IE
The entire thought of using security precautions on IE is redundant. Disabling Java on IE is like making one stick on a wood pile fire-resistant. Download Firefox or Waterfox and No-Script, and be done with it.