Hacking

Hacking

Contents ~~~~~~~~

This file will be divided into four parts:

Part 1: What is Hacking, A Hacker's Code of Ethics, Basic Hacking Safety

Part 2: Packet Switching Networks: Telenet- How it Works, How to Use it,

Outdials, Network Servers, Private PADs

Part 3: Identifying a Computer, How to Hack In, Operating System

Defaults

Part 4: Conclusion- Final Thoughts, Books to Read, Boards to Call,

Acknowledgements

Part One: The Basics ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

As long as there have been computers, there have been hackers. In the 50's

at the Massachusets Institute of Technology (MIT), students devoted much time

and energy to ingenious exploration of the computers. Rules and the law were

disregarded in their pursuit for the 'hack'. Just as they were enthralled with

their pursuit of information, so are we. The thrill of the hack is not in

breaking the law, it's in the pursuit and capture of knowledge.

To this end, let me contribute my suggestions for guidelines to follow to

ensure that not only you stay out of trouble, but you pursue your craft without

damaging the computers you hack into or the companies who own them.

I. Do not intentionally damage *any* system. II. Do not alter any system

files other than ones needed to ensure your

escape from detection and your future access (Trojan Horses, Altering

Logs, and the like are all necessary to your survival for as long as

possible.) III. Do not leave your (or anyone else's) real name, real

handle, or real

phone number on any system that you access illegally. They *can* and

will track you down from your handle! IV. Be careful who you share

information with. Feds are getting trickier.

Generally, if you don't know their voice phone number, name, and

occupation or haven't spoken with them voice on non-info trading

conversations, be wary. V. Do not leave your real phone number to

anyone you don't know. This

includes logging on boards, no matter how k-rad they seem. If you

don't know the sysop, leave a note telling some trustworthy people

that will validate you. VI. Do not hack government computers. Yes,

there are government systems

that are safe to hack, but they are few and far between. And the

government has inifitely more time and resources to track you down than

a company who has to make a profit and justify expenses. VII. Don't use

codes unless there is *NO* way around it (you don't have a

local telenet or tymnet outdial and can't connect to anything 800...)

You use codes long enough, you will get caught. Period. VIII. Don't be

afraid to be paranoid. Remember, you *are* breaking the law.