What is Cracking?
Cracking is a technique used to maliciously compromise computer software or an entire computer security system. Although functionally the same as hacking, cracking is used strictly for criminal purposes.
What is cracking all about?
First, let's define hacking the security system is called a "security hack."
Cracking went one step further In computer terms, hacking is using technology to overcome obstacles. A hacker breaking into a cyber. Cracking is when someone carries out a security hack for criminal or malicious reasons, the person is called a "cracker". Just as bank robbers manipulate keys to crack safes, crackers use sophisticated techniques to break into computer systems, programs, or accounts.
Most people in the media, and consequently most people in general, use the terms "hacking" and "hacker" to refer to this type of nasty computer malice. However, within the hacking community, the term "cracking" is the preferred term for malicious hacking. Cracking is when a person plays a safety hack for the crook or malicious reasons. Cracking techniques are often less sophisticated than many typical hacking techniques. This is another reason why people who identify themselves as hackers distance themselves from what is perceived to be more mundane and selfish. Crackers who only use tools written by others are known as "script kiddies".
Common types of cracking
“Build hackers, break crackers,” they say. Cracking is reaching places you shouldn't be or accessing things you shouldn't have. And it always aims to do something mischievous, such as stealing data, impersonating someone, using paid software for free, etc. Let's look at some common types of cracks.
Password cracking
Cracking the password determines the password from the stored data. Websites and services that care little about security use hashes to encrypt passwords. This is a one-way process of taking a password, running it through a particular hashing algorithm, and then storing the encrypted password. The one-way part is important. Hashes are irreversible. When a user tries to log in, the password they enter is also hashed. If the two hashes match, the user is granted access to their account.
To crack a password, a cracker must first obtain a hash stored on a website. Websites are hacked all the time, so this happens more often than you might think. Next, you need to know the exact combination of hashing algorithms and any additional techniques the website uses to hash passwords.
Software cracking
Software cracking is when someone modifies the software to disable or completely remove one or more of its features. Copy protection in paid software is a common target for software cracking, as are pop-up purchase reminders (or "nag screens") commonly found in free shareware.
If you've heard of (or used) "cracked" software, it usually refers to paid products that have had their copy protection removed or tampered with. Developer integrates copy protection. Authentication of serial numbers to prevent software copying and piracy. Cracked software is free to distribute and use. Most software crackers use at least one of the following tools or techniques: If you want to use the software for free, you can download the keygen and generate your own serial number. This allows you to cheat the developer's copy protection you paid for the software.
Patch: A patch is a small piece of code that modifies an existing program. Developers are constantly releasing patches for their software. You can also make crackers. If created, the role of the patch is to change the behavior of the program by removing unnecessary functionality.
Loader: The loader's task is to block the software's protection measures when the software starts. Some loaders bypass copy protection, while others are popular with gamers who enjoy cheating in multiplayer games online.
Network cracking
Network cracking is when someone compromises the security of your LAN or local area network. Cracking a wired network requires a direct connection, whereas cracking a wireless network is much more convenient because the cracker only needs to be near a wireless signal.
A common example of a wireless LAN is a home Wi-Fi system. Her router is broadcasting her Wi-Fi signal and all her devices are connected to it. Together they form a local network. In theory, someone could be outside your home and trying to crack your girlfriend's Wi-Fi network. If your network is password protected, you should use password cracking techniques as part of your network cracking.
How can you protect yourself from being cracked?
- Start using a password manager.
- Use antivirus software.
- Ignore electronic mail attachments from unknown senders.
Defend against cracking
Using a strong antivirus tool is your best defense against cracking and other online threats
