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The best way is to make a difficult admin password. Anyway, I don't think premium software is better at preventing hacking than the major free brands like WordPress, MyBB, phpBB, SMF etc.. That's a myth.

O.K., who feels the software is to blame and can you state reasons?
 
First of all, lets get basic definitions put forward first.

Hacking, involves knowing vulnerabilities inherent in the software, and if you know if the software has a bug or bad addon somewhere in it, that allows getting into the admin side, without having to guess passwords, then that is hacking.

Cracking, involves pretty much guess work at passwords. This is not the same as hacking, even though many people confuse hacking with cracking. Pretty much, if you do not have a easy to guess password, it will be harder to guess the password, without brute password software's, that will try to break into the account for you. This is why, if you publish anything about yourself online that people can find about you, you do not want to make your password something that relates to that information that can be searched for.

Software can actually be blamed, if it isn't updated frequently, or a bug or line of code isn't tested for vulnerabilities. So, the older the last update, the more likely people will find ways to get into an admin account, without guessing passwords.
 
Joshua Farrell said:
Hacking, involves knowing vulnerabilities inherent in the software, and if you know if the software has a bug or bad addon somewhere in it, that allows getting into the admin side, without having to guess passwords, then that is hacking.

Cracking, involves pretty much guess work at passwords. This is not the same as hacking, even though many people confuse hacking with cracking. Pretty much, if you do not have a easy to guess password, it will be harder to guess the password, without brute password software's, that will try to break into the account for you. This is why, if you publish anything about yourself online that people can find about you, you do not want to make your password something that relates to that information that can be searched for.
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That's interesting. I was thinking it was all the same. Anyway, the damage is similar of course.

Joshua Farrell said:
Software can actually be blamed, if it isn't updated frequently, or a bug or line of code isn't tested for vulnerabilities. So, the older the last update, the more likely people will find ways to get into an admin account, without guessing passwords.
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You're right. Nonetheless, the major free forum softwares weren't made/maintained by dummies, much like WordPress wasn't.
 
There are a few tips we need to follow to prevent hacking and losing access to admin credentials.

1. Update the forum software, whenever the new version gets released. Usually it's related to software bugs.
2. Update the plugins of the forum too. We usually overlook this point.
3. Do not keep simple passwords like your name or your pet name or anything that can be found out easily, with some effort.
4. Do not save your passwords anywhere without any encryption.
 
installing anti-spyware programs on computers in order to protect them from penetration, and in general anti-spyware applications must be updated in order to benefit from their latest versions.
 
Keeping your security password/details safe and not sharing it around, also been careful about websites one visits or application one download as it may contain vuruses or malwares
 
Hacking is very complex and more hackers are getting different codes to get into peoples account on different platform. The best way for this platforms to prevent hacking is to employ the service of ethical hackers
 
Joshua Farrell said:
First of all, lets get basic definitions put forward first.

Hacking, involves knowing vulnerabilities inherent in the software, and if you know if the software has a bug or bad addon somewhere in it, that allows getting into the admin side, without having to guess passwords, then that is hacking.

Cracking, involves pretty much guess work at passwords. This is not the same as hacking, even though many people confuse hacking with cracking. Pretty much, if you do not have a easy to guess password, it will be harder to guess the password, without brute password software's, that will try to break into the account for you. This is why, if you publish anything about yourself online that people can find about you, you do not want to make your password something that relates to that information that can be searched for.

Software can actually be blamed, if it isn't updated frequently, or a bug or line of code isn't tested for vulnerabilities. So, the older the last update, the more likely people will find ways to get into an admin account, without guessing passwords.
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Following with this i want to add , that one best way to prevent such thing is to utilize 2-Factor-Authentication, then its pretty much impossible to gain access to the account . excluding special cases in which the intruder actually had access to the 2nd pass, but still if that ends up happening , it just means you're not taking good care of your information.
I'm quoting the post as i agree with the information provided
 
One best way to prevent such thing is to utilize 1-factory authentication, then it's pretty much impossible to gain access to the account. Excluding special cases in the intruder actually had access to the second pass, but still if that ends up happening, it just means you are not taking good care of your information.
 
One of the ways I know and I always adhere to is to avoid entering or clicking just any site link. When a link is sent to me, I make findings online about the link first before clicking it. That's why one had to be careful with all this PTC (pay to click) sites. There are many phishing links circulating online now, once you click on it, the hackers can easily have access to your informations.
 
Most times, you can't prevent hacking, you can only protect your phone from being hacked by hackers. Don't turn ON "unknown sources". Also, download a very efficient antivirus. Don't forget to back up your data in case of phone theft or damaged goods. Generally, I think iPhone, blackberry and windows phones are more secured than Android phones.
 
jyy said:
The best way is to make a difficult admin password. Anyway, I don't think premium software is better at preventing hacking than the major free brands like WordPress, MyBB, phpBB, SMF etc.. That's a myth.
O.K., who feels the software is to blame and can you state reasons?
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One of the way to prevent them is by been carful of them, because there are many ways they can use to start hacking people, like telling you to send 5000 and get 500000 after 7hrs and many others method that they use to use.
 
I don't think that the software used to create a website has any thing to do with its hacking. Most times a platform can be hacked if the admin password is a little easy or if the password is compromised. But no matter how strong and sophisticated a platform is a dedicated and gifted hacker can still found a way in. If the US defense website can be hacked, then no platform is safe.
 
As for me I don't think there's anyway you can prevent been hacked because you can get hacked at anytime if this so called hackers have your time but the moment you just go on low-key and didn't exposed your self to people in times of giving out your details then you saved
 
If you are to prevent hacking, your password or passcode must be properly choosed, don't use your name alone as your Facebook password or on WhatsApp in fact in any online platform that requires you to put some password as a protective measure, your phone number should not be used too! Before you choose any password please think about it, and make sure it's strong.
 
I had two Facebook accounts and one of them was hacked, I didn't logged in it in another person phone or laptop
But with the expose phone number in my profile that's how they hacked it
We just have to hide some of our vital information on social media
I believe hacking will be reduce
 
Hacking is exceptionally intricate and more programmers are getting various codes to get into people groups account on various stage. The most ideal route for this stages to forestall hacking is to utilize the help of moral programmers
 
To avoid hacking, it is best to keep your software and applications up to date, this helps protect you from hackers and prevents your personal information from becoming vulnerable. It is also recommended to use cloud-based tools as they are always protected with the latest security software and patches.
 
The best ways through which someone can prevent hacking on their website or blog is by employing the services of an hacker because and an hacker have the talent of being able to repel any hacking attack.
 
Some softwares are prone to hacking. For example, one of the major issues with wordpress is its security. They say wordpress site can be easily hacked and security compromised.
 
If you want to prevent harcker in your site, you employ an harcker, according to a wise saying only a thief that can catch a thief, because they know how they operate.
 
Its very sad that a lot of people are wanting to always take advantages of people online. The way to avoid being hacked is to;
Avoid log ins in multiple devices.
Set strong and hard to guess passwords.
Set IP recovery information if available in the platform.
 
Hacking can't be easily prevented from a good hacker no matter the password. That's why platforms are introducing two factor authentication to reduce the instances of hacking.
 
The first step is to use a very strong password that a hacker would not figure out easily. Then use a two figure authentication or facial recognition to safeguard your system.
 
There are several ways you can protect yourself against hacking. But to me, i will say phone likely comes with a simple, predictable default password, and those who know can use this to their advantage. Change your code to something more complex, and resist the usual "1234," "0000" and “2580” codes that are commonly used.
 
jyy said:
The best way is to make a difficult admin password. Anyway, I don't think premium software is better at preventing hacking than the major free brands like WordPress, MyBB, phpBB, SMF etc.. That's a myth.

O.K., who feels the software is to blame and can you state reasons?
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The best way to prevent hacking is by using a two step verification password in your phone, sites, email address and every social network you are using.
 
Premium softwares are better to be installed on the prevention of hacking. You maybe using the free version on a software, but we know that these free softwares are not safe
 
Concerning your question on how to prevent hacking and the numerous ways in which this can be achieved, I have to say my number one way is for you to keep your private details private and safe, do not share them because they are meant to be private
 
Spending your money for a free software when it comes to the security of your website is never a good move at all. Premium softwares are the bet bet you can get for that
 
In order to avoid hacking occurring in your website, your banking account or any essential information you kept intact. You should input a hard possible that is uneasy to crack. For site owners try to use a strong DDoS server, and protect the site firewalls from hacking attempts. Contact site maintenance regularly to erase bugs, and glitches around the site.
 
One thing I know about hacking is, before someone gains assess to your computer or device there will need permission,I once went for a cyber security certification and I learnt one of the ways in which hackers gain access to your device is through phishing mails,ads click and even lack of update on your end.
 
You have to make very simple and conscious decisions to safe guard your account. You should first attach your email and phone to the account. You should also put a very hard to guess password.
 
Hacking these days keep evolving if your website doesn't have up to date security software in place, then you are vulnerable to brute force attacks.
 
Tips to Prevent Hacking
You don’t require a lot of technical expertise to prevent hacking. These are some super easy and yet, efficient ways by which you can avoid hacking.

1. Encrypt Files While Storing and Transferring
2. Use Browser Extensions to Block Malicious Sites and Harmful Downloads
3. Install a Strong Anti-Malware Program
4. Sanitize Your PC Manually
5. Enable Encryption Using BitLocker for Windows 10
 
cowantussie said:
Tips to Prevent Hacking
You don’t require a lot of technical expertise to prevent hacking. These are some super easy and yet, efficient ways by which you can avoid hacking.

1. Encrypt Files While Storing and Transferring
2. Use Browser Extensions to Block Malicious Sites and Harmful Downloads
3. Install a Strong Anti-Malware Program
4. Sanitize Your PC Manually
5. Enable Encryption Using BitLocker for Windows 10
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the best way to prevent hacking for your site is to have cyber security this involves security codes that will help to protect the site from being hacked.
 
Many platforms provide different stages of security to secure your account . at best if it is for social media, you should use email and google two factor authentification.
 
One sure way I know in preventing hacking anywhere is to constantly make updates, by checking if there are bugs or vulnerabilities too so it's important to always update
 
Kunkun said:
One sure way I know in preventing hacking anywhere is to constantly make updates, by checking if there are bugs or vulnerabilities too so it's important to always update
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I agree I think it is important to make regular updates, ensure you do regular malware scans and ensure an encryption wall against brute force attack.
 
Doncy said:
Hacking has been the most important thing that i always worry about, so much can be lost
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You should not worry about that because it is because of how you leak some of your information to most of the phishing sites that could increase your account to be hack,if you're talking about cryptocurrency wallet you should never use your normal cryptocurrency wallet for AirDrop.
 
I think the best way to stay away from hacking is to use a strong password so that the hackers will never have access to your website or whatever.
 
jyy said:
The best way is to make a difficult admin password. Anyway, I don't think premium software is better at preventing hacking than the major free brands like WordPress, MyBB, phpBB, SMF etc.. That's a myth.

O.K., who feels the software is to blame and can you state reasons?
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I don't know about the software you made mentioned of,but the only way I think we can avoid our business website been hack is not to open any link been sent to us and if we mistakenly open we should not login our username and password.
 
FreshKaz11 said:
I don't know about the software you made mentioned of,but the only way I think we can avoid our business website been hack is not to open any link been sent to us and if we mistakenly open we should not login our username and password.
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One way you can be able to prevent hacking in your business is for you to have good security in your business that will help you to maintain and also sustain your business because these days they are enough of hackers and scammers online.
 
Richard92 said:
One way you can be able to prevent hacking in your business is for you to have good security in your business that will help you to maintain and also sustain your business because these days they are enough of hackers and scammers online.
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Hacking is something you should be always fear of. They can steal your data and manipulated and you will lose everything. you can use higher security software as well as hardware in order to resist the hackers attack.
 
I can blame hacking of the admin access on the softwares if they are not been frequently updated with the latest bug fixes that will prevent such intrusion by hackers
 
It is quite enlightening to know that hacking and cracking passwords are two different things. It is better to secure our devices and avoid certain sites.
 
I remember when someone hacked my social Media account some time ago. This is because there was an app I downloaded that made me to input my password. It is therefore advised that people should be very careful with their social media accounts and the kind of apps they login with.
 
jyy said:
The best way is to make a difficult admin password. Anyway, I don't think premium software is better at preventing hacking than the major free brands like WordPress, MyBB, phpBB, SMF etc.. That's a myth.

O.K., who feels the software is to blame and can you state reasons?
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The software is not totally to be blamed because even the user can be the root cause of being hacked which the software is powerless in the regard.
 
Chibson1 said:
I remember when someone hacked my social Media account some time ago. This is because there was an app I downloaded that made me to input my password. It is therefore advised that people should be very careful with their social media accounts and the kind of apps they login with.
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A sibling of mine had a similar experience and before he knew what to do, his WhatsApp and Facebook accounts had been taken over. Most groups where he was admin were compromised and many fell victim to the scammer.
 
When it comes to hacking I think the very difficult password can be a deterrent. In one bank I learned that the password has to be a mix of uppercase and lower case letter, numeral, special character and the length should be at least 12 characters long. In fact, it is difficult to remember the password so the users would write the password for a guide.
 
How to prevent hacking is by employing good cyber security personnel. Sometimes passwords can be easily hacked, cyber security provides firewall for your site
 
There are many ways to avoid hacking,but to me I think setting a good security is a good idea ,by so doing you can be able to prevent your account from hacking
 
To prevent hacks from your website or whatever you need use a strong password as protective measure, in order not to allow the hacks.
 
You can prevent your applications online from hacking by not disclosing any important information about you like your password and your date of birth. You should also avoid using virtual private networks that are of questionable locations
 
By ensuring the use of multi factor authentication, getting a password manager, learn how to identify a phishing attack, by updating and encrypting everything, and wiping out your digital footprint.
 
You might use strong admin password for your website and see get penetrated into the website admin dashboard. I think the best solution is to use premium software on your website that will prevent hacking. I use wordfence in my WordPress to prevent penetration from the hackers.
 
Hacking is so common these days. Especially for most websites that are doing great. I think one should choose a good security software to use. Also, using a strong password is very recommended.
 
One of the ways to prevent hacking of your website is to change the password to the admin login constantly. It is good to develop complex and strong password for your website.
 
I think you can prevent hacking by making your password to be less predictable and more secured. Avoid using date of birth or family names as password.
 
From onset i knew that cracking differs from hacking well i don't think hacking will stop as long as there are so teared that break into vault without stress
 

Install a Strong Anti-Malware Program​

Although this one is pretty obvious, some people still need a gentle reminder to use antivirus and anti-malware programs. These types of security software regularly scan your device and remove dangerous malware. They also alert you when you visit a spammy or malicious website or if you download a corrupted file from the internet.
 
Kaffyfolla said:

Install a Strong Anti-Malware Program​

Although this one is pretty obvious, some people still need a gentle reminder to use antivirus and anti-malware programs. These types of security software regularly scan your device and remove dangerous malware. They also alert you when you visit a spammy or malicious website or if you download a corrupted file from the internet.
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Its better to have antivirus in any system its help detect and protect your device from been attack by any virus,hacking can cause you alot so I do everything to ensure that my system is fully protected from any virus attack
 
Thanks so much. I've skimmed through the thread but I'll definitely take my time to read everything. My e-mail was hacked some months back and I hope this thread would be helpful.
 
Well your pass word must be very unique and then you should try to use preventive measures and if you don't know them then you can consult the experts in this field
 
Joshua Farrell said:
First of all, lets get basic definitions put forward first.

Hacking, involves knowing vulnerabilities inherent in the software, and if you know if the software has a bug or bad addon somewhere in it, that allows getting into the admin side, without having to guess passwords, then that is hacking.

Cracking, involves pretty much guess work at passwords. This is not the same as hacking, even though many people confuse hacking with cracking. Pretty much, if you do not have a easy to guess password, it will be harder to guess the password, without brute password software's, that will try to break into the account for you. This is why, if you publish anything about yourself online that people can find about you, you do not want to make your password something that relates to that information that can be searched for.

Software can actually be blamed, if it isn't updated frequently, or a bug or line of code isn't tested for vulnerabilities. So, the older the last update, the more likely people will find ways to get into an admin account, without guessing passwords.
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Wow.
Thank you for going so in depth on this.
I have learnt a lot on hacking and cracking from a single thread!
 
Even making difficult or hard password at times doesn't guarantee your safety online. The best to help you escape hackers online is to stay away from some enticing websites that they use in capturing people's mind.
 
I think the both of them work hand in hand; you cannot say because you have a strong password then use a general software that's so low in security ratings. Your site would still be hacked no matter how well you want to protect it.
So have a good software, antivirus and good password.
 
Godspower said:
I think you can prevent hacking by making your password to be less predictable and more secured. Avoid using date of birth or family names as password.
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I think hacking can be prevented nowadays because Google can now suggest a very strong password for any of your account, you may not really have memorize it since it will be stored it on your phone.
 
I think one way to prevent hacking is actually by updating and getting the necessary best antivirus softwares , updating your system and also know more about hackers trick through public enlightenment
 
If you want to stop hacking of your site, you need to protect your site admin panel with a strong password, you also need to secure your domain registrar account and also hosting account.
 
Sotherefore said:
I think hacking can be prevented nowadays because Google can now suggest a very strong password for any of your account, you may not really have memorize it since it will be stored it on your phone.
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This might also be another issue. That's to imply that if someone gains access to your phone when it is not locked, the person can still invade your privacy?
 
Godspower said:
This might also be another issue. That's to imply that if someone gains access to your phone when it is not locked, the person can still invade your privacy?
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I don't really know about your phone but for me even if someone have access to my phone the person cannot be able to gain access to even 1% of my password, before even viewing the password you still needs to put a security code.. that is how your phone should also be for security purposes
 
I don't feel the softwares are to be blamed for hacking because most softwares are protected. A strong password can make it difficult for hackers but i feel experienced hackers will always find a way to hack.
 
I think the best thing to do would be to always update your software on a periodic basis cause once it gets outdated, it becomes a lot easier for hackers to gain access.
 
Unfortunately, there is no definite method to prevent hacking. Many international companies such as facebook also have a much harder time stopping hacking. I am sure one way to prevent hacking is to use encryption and I think this is what many companies do in order to make connections safer and secure.
 
Nurudeen said:
Hacking is very complex and more hackers are getting different codes to get into peoples account on different platform. The best way for this platforms to prevent hacking is to employ the service of ethical hackers
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You are very right. As days come by hackers are developing new ways to hack into people's account easily. No matter how careful you are one might fall victim to this. Best thing is to employ skilled people to protect your account
 
Hacking other people's accounts have destabilized and even demoralized them. In as much as anyone wants their accounts if the first step is to use a very strong password that cannot be guessed by anybody. Also two factor authentication should be used in order to stop or beat the final step of hacking as two factor authentication will be asked even if the hacker by passed the first password.
 
Strong password is one of the things I put into consideration. A lot of people are complaining about their account being hacked but this does not happen to me because I try to always make sure my password are strong and difficult to guess. We should also be careful against clicking suspicious link.
 
There are some people who are always using cracked softwares and unlicensed software and that is one of the easiest ways in which people can hack your website.
 
To prevent hacking start by setting an extremely difficult password, then follow this with a two factor verification. Also be watchful when you visit website you don't trust. Don't save your password there because hackers knows that most people use one password for almost everything they do.
Also don't use your phone number or date of birth as password because these will expose you to being hacked easily.
 
Setho said:
There are some people who are always using cracked softwares and unlicensed software and that is one of the easiest ways in which people can hack your website.
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Though there are some advanced hackers that uses hacking soft war to get into your websites and hack it but being careful by not divulging your information out the best way to avoid hackers .
 
Shigobad2020 said:
Though there are some advanced hackers that uses hacking soft war to get into your websites and hack it but being careful by not divulging your information out the best way to avoid hackers .
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This is very true. Avoid clicking on suspicious links online when browsing. Also, be careful when opening or replying emails you're not sure about the sender.
 
Hackers and scammers has found an easy way to have access to your profile and information and All my need to send you is a link and once you click on it , all you data will be hacked eventually.
Godspower said:
This is very true. Avoid clicking on suspicious links online when browsing. Also, be careful when opening or replying emails you're not sure about the sender.
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When it comes to preventing hacking, the platform you use could play a really big role. If you are a trader, then you must make sure that you use the right platform with maximum security.
 
One of the major ways to prevent hacking is by ensuring that your website is security checked and it is not vulnerable to attacks. You could achieve all of this if you are very good in software engineering.
 
Well the prevention of hacking to some extent is not possible even though it can be but not too long no matter how much security you have installed so day sometimes it can be manipulated.
 
Syldan said:
Well the prevention of hacking to some extent is not possible even though it can be but not too long no matter how much security you have installed so day sometimes it can be manipulated.
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I think there are a number of measures one can take to avoid falling prey to hackers. Always check and confirm links before clicking on them especially E-mails.
 
Ureka said:
Keeping your security password/details safe and not sharing it around, also been careful about websites one visits or application one download as it may contain vuruses or malwares
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Yes the best way to prevent hackers from entering your website or whatever is to use a strong password that is very difficult for them to know, and never to share it with anyone because this hackers are very strong.
 
Godspower said:
I think there are a number of measures one can take to avoid falling prey to hackers. Always check and confirm links before clicking on them especially E-mails.
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You only need to be careful with everything you do online when you are working , make sure you just don't click on any random links without confirming its authenticity.
 
Joshua Farrell said:
First of all, lets get basic definitions put forward first.

Hacking, involves knowing vulnerabilities inherent in the software, and if you know if the software has a bug or bad addon somewhere in it, that allows getting into the admin side, without having to guess passwords, then that is hacking.

Cracking, involves pretty much guess work at passwords. This is not the same as hacking, even though many people confuse hacking with cracking. Pretty much, if you do not have a easy to guess password, it will be harder to guess the password, without brute password software's, that will try to break into the account for you. This is why, if you publish anything about yourself online that people can find about you, you do not want to make your password something that relates to that information that can be searched for.

Software can actually be blamed, if it isn't updated frequently, or a bug or line of code isn't tested for vulnerabilities. So, the older the last update, the more likely people will find ways to get into an admin account, without guessing passwords.
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That is the more reason why when you are asked to put in your password in some very sensitive sites,they would suggest that you come up with a very strong password that involves special characters,upper and lower case mixes together,to aviod guessing.
 
Hacking can be disastrous, as it can lead to damaged files, lost of everything or may be displaying the wrong information to mislead users, I once saw how a scammer stole money from some one through an online platform.
 
you can avoid hacking but i do not believe you van totally stop it because of the way the world is evolving and people are coming up with various newer methods to hack your account, but the precaution to take is to first do not enter your details on any site.
 
Bousine123 said:
Hacking can be disastrous, as it can lead to damaged files, lost of everything or may be displaying the wrong information to mislead users, I once saw how a scammer stole money from some one through an online platform.
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Some hackers are very good to the extent that after hacking your personal details taking what they needed , they will infect your websites with virus and destroy everything .
 
Hiring ethical hackers is the best way to prevent hacking. Many companies actually hire hackers in order to find faults in the security system of the company and they pay them for that.
 
One of the most important ways in which you can prevent having is to be careful with details either online or offline, and don't normally share your mobile phone with strangers .
 
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