facebook security

Secure your Identity! Facebook is one of the most famous social network around the world and the best place for hackers to hunt. Read the below tips and stay secure and safe while enjoy the features of Facebook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facebook has systems to detect the rare cases when an account is taken over and used to send spam. When this happens, they shut off access to the account. The next time you visit Facebook, they ask you to complete a few steps to re-secure the account.

 

 

You can read more about this process here.
If your account has been taken over and used to send spam, you should follow these steps immediately:

• Reset your Facebook password. You can do this by clicking the "Forgot your password?" link on the login page or by going to the Account Settings page once logged in.
• If you can’t reset your password because the email address you use to log in has changed, or if your account has been disabled, visit our help page.
• Make sure you have up-to-date security software on your computer, run a scan, and remove any malicious files. If you don’t do this, and your computer is infected, your account may be taken over again. If you don’t yet have protection for your computer, you can download a complimentary six-month subscription of McAfee security software. Learn more on the Software tab.

If a friend’s account has been taken over and used to send spam, you should follow these steps immediately:

• Tell your friend to check out this Page and follow the steps above.
• Warn those who received the spam not to click on it, and to delete it from their Walls and Inboxes.

You can find more information on how to stay safe on the Threats and Tips tabs as well as in our Help Center.

TIPS
When we talk about security, we're talking about scams, viruses, and hacks that could infect your computer or take over your Facebook account and result in a lot of annoyance for you and your friends.
Security isn't just an issue on Facebook, but all over the web, which is why it's important to be aware online, and to learn how to protect your accounts and your computer.
Here are some ways to be smart and aware on Facebook and across the Internet:

• Don’t click on links or open attachments in suspicious emails. If the email looks weird, don’t trust it, and delete it from your inbox immediately.
• Be wary of where you enter your password. Just because a page on the Internet looks like Facebook or another site you use, it doesn’t mean that it is. Check the address bar in your browser, and learn to tell the difference between a good URL and a bad one. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a link, simply type the website’s URL (for example, http://www.facebook.com) into the address bar.
• Be suspicious of any email or message that contains an urgent request or asks you to update your information or provide new information.
• Be suspicious of emails or messages that contain misspellings or use bad grammar, especially if they’re from someone who is usually a good writer.
• Make sure you have an up-to-date web browser equipped with an anti-phishing blacklist. Some examples are Internet Explorer 8.0 and Firefox 3.0.10.
• Make sure you have up-to-date comprehensive security software on your computer that includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and a firewall.
• Make sure you've set your operating system to update automatically.
• Make sure you’ve listed a security question and answer for your online accounts. This will come in handy if you ever lose access and need to prove who you are. You can do this on Facebook from the Account Settings page. You should also add a mobile phone number from this page, which will help if we ever need to send you a text message to confirm your identity.
• Don’t share your passwords with anyone. Don’t do it. Most reputable online services will never ask for your password through any form of communication.
• Use different passwords for your various online accounts. If you use the same password everywhere, and it’s stolen, you could lose access to all of your accounts at once.
• Use a complex password that can’t be easily guessed. Avoid common words, and make sure your password is at least eight characters long and includes capital and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Remember that you choose what you share and with whom you share it. Think before you post, especially if the information is sensitive or personal in nature. You can learn more about how to control your information on Facebook, including how to choose an audience for each and every post you make, in our Privacy Guide.
• Use caution when accessing or sending information over an unsecured public wireless network. Unless you can verify that a Wi-Fi network is secure, you may want to avoid transmitting sensitive information.

 

 

 

 

RESOURCES

On Facebook

• Help Center
• Security Help Page
• Safety Page
• Privacy Guide

From Other Experts

• National Cyber Security Alliance
• US Department of Homeland Security
• McAfee
• StopBadware
• PhoneBusters (Canadian Anti-Fraud Center)
• Connect Safely
• OnGuard Online

prank your friends

Well it’s time for some fun with friends, I have written a fake virus in C++ which creates a text file and make its size bigger and bigger until your victim restart his/her computer, the text file can not be delete, it will suck the hard Disk space and will slow down the victims’ computer. This prank virus is for educational purpose only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the source code:

 

 

 

 

 

Download the Prank Virus here.

Download the Source code here.

Note: The Source code is Tested and Compiled in Dev C++ Compiler.

 

 

 

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How to Protect Your Computer

Because computer use has become an integral part of modern-day living, IT security has naturally developed into one of the foremost worries we have in everyday life. Therefore, it's only natural for IT specialists to create practical methods that the average user can follow in order to protect his or her machine from the ravages of the information superhighway. At any rate, below are the top ten steps you can take to help safeguard your computer from digital destruction, Learn how to prevent yourself from being a victim and a distributor of computer email viruses and worms.

 

 

 

Below are some short key steps to protecting your computer from intrusion:

 

    First and foremost, download and install an anti-virus application. A few of the free anti-virus applications include Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG Antivirus Free Edition (Recommended).


    Keep your operating system up-to-date with the latest security patches.


    Run virus scans on a fairly frequent basis. Pick a time when you're not using the computer because running a virus scan will slow your computer down significantly. Scan your hard drive a minimum of once a week, but two to three times a week is ideal.


    It may be tempting to "shoot the UFO out of the sky" or other types of things that may pop up in online advertisements. But most of those ads are rigged to install spyware or adware on your system after you click on them. Some of the worst are the "You just won a free iPhone!" type of ads. You're asking for trouble if you click on these ads.


    Don't ever allow your browser to remember your passwords. True, it may be a bit of an inconvenience to enter your password every time you log in. But allowing your browser to remember your passwords is basically inviting hackers to throw a party at your expense.


    Make your passwords long and complicated, and with a good mix of letters and numbers, as well as utilizing case-sensitive letters. Don't use anything familiar, such as your birthday, your children's names or anything like that. If a hacker wants to attempt to break into your email accounts, at least make him work for it.
 

 

 

Want to learn more read these tips with full details:

 

- Keep Your Firewall Turned On: A firewall helps protect your computer from hackers who might try to gain access to crash it, delete information, or even steal passwords or other sensitive information. Software firewalls are widely recommended for single computers. The software is prepackaged on some operating systems or can be purchased for individual computers. For multiple networked computers, hardware routers typically provide firewall protection.

 

- Install or Update Your Antivirus Software: Antivirus software is designed to prevent

malicious software programs from embedding on your computer. If it detects malicious code, like a virus or a worm, it works to disarm or remove it. Viruses can infect computers without users' knowledge. Most types of antivirus software can be set up to update automatically.

 

- Install or Update Your Antispyware Technology:  Spyware is just what it sounds like—software that is surreptitiously installed on your computer to let others peer into your activities on the computer. Some spyware collects information about you without your consent or produces unwanted pop-up ads on your web browser. Some operating systems offer free spyware protection, and inexpensive software is readily available for download on the Internet or at your local computer store. Be wary of ads on the Internet offering downloadable antispyware—in some cases these products may be fake and may actually contain spyware or other malicious code. It's like buying groceries—shop where you trust.

 

- Keep Your Operating System Up to Date: Computer operating systems are periodically updated to stay in tune with technology requirements and to fix security holes. Be sure to install the updates to ensure your computer has the latest protection.

 

- Be Careful What You Download: Carelessly downloading e-mail attachments can circumvent even the most vigilant anti-virus software. Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you don't know, and be wary of forwarded attachments from people you do know. They may have unwittingly advanced malicious code.

 

- Turn Off Your Computer: With the growth of high-speed Internet connections, many opt to leave their computers on and ready for action. The downside is that being "always on" renders computers more susceptible. Beyond firewall protection, which is designed to fend off unwanted attacks, turning the computer off effectively severs an attacker's connection—be it spyware or a botnet that employs your computer's resources to reach out to other unwitting users.

 

- Password Policies: The passwords you pick could mean the difference between a breached computer and a safe computer. At any rate, the most common recommendations when it comes to picking a password includes not using the same password on every one of your accounts, using combinations of letters and numbers, and making sure that your password is as arcane as possible without necessarily making it too difficult for you to remember it.

 

- BLOCK PORN: Block porn and other spam, as well as viruses, with a program called MailWasher Pro. For a very low price, MailWasher will look inside your mailbox before you run your email program, identify the porn and spam and viruses, and delete it for you. It will even help you fight back by sending a bounce message that tells the spammer that your address is invalid (so that it's removed from their mailing list). Then you can safely open your email. Simple is that be careful while browsing porn websites and block any pop-ups.

How to Add Any Application to the Windows Desktop Right-Click Menu

If you want really quick access to launch a frequently used application without putting extra icons on your desktop, you can add that application to the context menu for the desktop with a simple registry hack. This is a very useful and awesome tricks for all hackers and XP Customizers. Follow the steps and you will be able to add any application to the Windows Desktop Right-Click Menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I will show you how to add Notepad to the menu, but you could add any applications you want instead. The first thing you’ll want to do is open up regedit.exe through the Start Menu search or run box, and then browse down to the following key:

 

 
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell

 

The screen should look similar to this one if you are in the right place.

 

Next, you’ll want to create a new key underneath the shell key, the name of which is exactly what is going to show up on the desktop menu. Right-click on the “shell” key, and then choose New \ Key from the menu.

 

 

Give the new key the name that you want to show up on the desktop context menu. For this example we’ll be using Notepad.

 

 

Optional: If you want to assign an “Alt” key to this menu entry for quicker access, you can change the (Default) value on the right and put an & character in front of the key you want to use. For instance, if you wanted to be able to just use the N key to launch Notepad once the desktop context menu pops up, you can do this:

 

 

Personally I don’t find this terribly useful since you have to use the mouse to right-click on the desktop… may as well just use the mouse to click the item. Still, for completeness I’ve included it.

Next you’ll need to create the command key that will actually hold the command used to launch the application. Right-click on the new Notepad key, and then choose New \ Key from the menu.

 

 

 

Give this key the name “command” in lowercase.

 

Now click on “command” on the left side, and then double-click on the (Default) key in the right side to edit the string value.

 

 

Paste this on the Value Data:  “c:\windows\system32\notepad.exe”

Once it’s done, it should look like this:

 

 

And right-clicking on the desktop will produce the new menu item… naturally, using this menu item should launch Notepad.

 

 

You can add as many applications to the desktop context menu as you’d like, just repeat the steps again with a new menu item name. Enjoy!

 

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Change the Registered Owner in Windows

If you’ve ever wondered how to change the name of the person that Windows is registered to, this is the quick tip for you. It’s not all that useful, but it might come in handy if you got a computer from somebody else or want to prank your friends and show your hacking skills so it’s very easy and a couple of clicks and tweaks away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go to Run type regedit to open your registry editor

Navigate the following Address:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

and your will probably get here:

 

Now you can find the RegisteredOwner and RegisteredOrganization keys in the right-hand pane. Change them to whatever values you want and Enjoy!

 

 

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How to run Firefox inside Firefox

Yup you can run Firefox inside Firefox just by typing a URL. How about Opening Firefox inside Firefox which is again in another Firefox..?

Not bad huh?
And its really easy too just type in this URL in Firefox's address bar and enter. there you go!
Firefox inside Firefox! Isn’t it fun with friends, learn it go out and prank your friends and enjoy the magic of hacking. and hey these all instances are functional and you browser using any instance. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy paste following URL in a web browser (Mozilla Firefox).
chrome://browser/content/browser.xul

TransTaskbar: Get Transparent Taskbar and Start Menu in Windows XP, Vista and 7

TransTaskbar is a portable, small and free application which can make Windows Taskbar and Startmenu transparent. It might become useful if you are using Windows XP and want to get some transparency for eye candy effects or if you are using Windows Vista or 7 but can't enjoy Aero interface because your Graphics card is not capable to run it. It can be used in Windows XP, Vista and 7 and works very well without any problem. The utility has been created by our friend "Solo-Dev" @ DA.

You can download it using following link:

 Download Link

Extract the downloaded ZIP file and you'll get 2 files in it: TTB.exe and TTB-UI.exe
You'll need "TTB-UI.exe" file mostly. Run it and drag the slider to your desired value and click on "Apply" button. It'll immediately make the Taskbar and Start menu transparent.
TTB-UI.exe is a GUI application and it doesn't allow to set the transparency below 25 and here comes the turn of TTB.exe which a command-line version of this application.
You can open a Command Prompt window and use TTB.exe in following format:

TTB transparency_value

For example, if you want to set transparency to 10, use following command:  TTB 10
Its a good utility for eye candy lovers.