HOW TO TRACE ANY IP ADDRESS AND LOCATION

So, in this post I will show you how to trace any IP address back to it’s source.

In fact, tracing an IP address back to it’s location is a lot simpler than what many people imagine. There exists many online tools using which you can accomplish this job. One of my favorite site is IP2Location.com.
Just go to http://www.ip2location.com and enter the IP address that you want to trace in the dialog box and click on “Find Location”‘. With just a click of a button you can find the following information for any given IP address:

* Country in which the IP is located
* City to which the IP address belongs to
* Latitude/Longitude of the IP’s location
* Zip Code of the region to which the IP belongs to
* Time Zone associated with the IP
* Name of the ISP to which the IP address belong to
* Internet Speed of the computer associated with the IP
* Weather Station associated with the region of the IP
* Domain name associated with the IP address

A sample snapshot of the results from ip2location.com is given below:

You can also visually trace route any IP address back to it’s location. For this, just visit http://www.yougetsignal.com and enter the IP you want to trace in the dialog box and hit the “Proxy Trace” button. Wait for few seconds and the visual trace route tool displays the path Internet packets traverse to reach a specified destination. Hope this helps. Please pass you comments.

How to Become an Ethical Hacker?

What is Ethical Hacking or Ethical Hacker?
Ethical Hacking, also known as Penetration testing, is the process of vulnerability testing or hacking the system with a permission from corresponding vendor. Normally, organization who are in the need of security recruits Ethical Hacker or PenTester for improving their security.

Ok, let us come to the article below.

How to Become an Ethical Hacker?

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1- Dedication :
Dedication is the main key to become an ethical hacker. Don't plan to become pentester because of money. If you really have interest, then go ahead.

2- Reading :
Be a bookworm. Try to read books related to computer and its architecture. Buy books related to Security and Ethical hacking.

3- Should Know how hackers hack into: 
You can not solve the problem until you know what is behind the problem. So you have to learn method of hackers. How ??! Just read the articles provided in our site.

4- Programming and Scripting: 
Learn Some programming or scripting languages because most of time you will need to write a code to break into a system. Also, you have to know the coding for understanding how a system works,then only you can penetrate into. Ok, which language?! My suggestion is C. I Love C programming. It is one of best,powerful language and easy to learn. Some peoples prefer python. As far as i am concerned, once you learned one language, it is easy for you to learn any other languages. There are are plenty of online programming tutorial sites are out there.

5- Linux: Ok, it is time to switch from Windows to Linux. Learn to work with Linux.

6- BackTrack Linux Distribution:
Backtrack Linux is one of the famous Penetration Testing Linux distribution. This backtrack is funded byOffensive Security. It has almost all penetration testing tools required for security professionals.

7- Get Certification for Ethical Hackers:

 Some organization recruits based on security certification. You can learn and get ethical certification from your nearest center. Search in google for these keywords "CEH","OSCP","security certifications". Anyway, if you have dedication and confidence, you don't need a certificate and get into a firm easily.

8- Th3Hacker:  I will written plenty of articles related to Ethical hacking and penetration testing. Hope it will help you to get some knowledge. Also, you can find the latest ethical hacking techniques here. 

9- Forums: Participate in any Security or ethical Hacking related forums.

 
10- Need help? feel free to contact me

Opportunities for Ethical Hacker
There are plenty of jobs available in government organisations, banks, financial institutions, military establishments and private companies. AL requires more Ethical Hackers.

Instroduction to Computer Hacking

WHAT IS HACKING?

Hacking is the process of taking advantages of weakness in a computer or computer network to accomplish his goal. The person who is engaging in hacking activities called as 'Hacker
'. Hackers may be motivated by a multiple reasons, such as profit, protest, challenge or just for fun.

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CrackersOne who breaks security on a system. Coined ca. 1985 by hackers
in defense against journalistic misuse of hacker (q.v., sense 8). An
earlier attempt to establish ‘worm’ in this sense around 1981–82
on Usenet was largely a failure.

Use of both these neologisms reflects a strong revulsion against
the theft and vandalism perpetrated by cracking rings. While it is
expected that any real hacker will have done some playful cracking
and knows many of the basic techniques, anyone past larval stage
is expected to have outgrown the desire to do so except for immediate,
benign, practical reasons (for example, if it’s necessary to get
around some security in order to get some work done).
Thus, there is far less overlap between hackerdom and crackerdom
than the mundane reader misled by sensationalistic journalism
might expect. Crackers tend to gather in small, tight-knit,
very secretive groups that have little overlap with the huge, open
poly-culture this lexicon describes; though crackers often like to
describe themselves as hackers, most true hackers consider them a
separate and lower form of life.

It’s clear that the term cracker is absolutely meant to be derogatory. One
shouldn’t take the tone too seriously though, as The Jargon File is done with a
sense of humor, and the above is said with a smile. As we can see from the
above, illegal or perhaps immoral activity is viewed with disdain by the “true
hackers,” whomever they may be. It also makes reference to cracker being a
possible intermediate step to hacker, perhaps something to be overcome.


Script Kiddie
The term script kiddie has come into vogue in recent years. The term refers to
crackers who use scripts and programs written by others to perform their intrusions.
If one is labeled a “script kiddie,” then he or she is assumed to be incapable
of producing his or her own tools and exploits, and lacks proper
understanding of exactly how the tools he or she uses work. As will be apparent
by the end of this chapter, skill and knowledge (and secondarily, ethics) are the
essential ingredients to achieving status in the minds of hackers. By definition,
a script kiddie has no skills, no knowledge, and no ethics.


Phreak
A phreak is a hacker variant, or rather, a specific species of hacker. Phreak is
short for phone phreak (freak spelled with a ph, like phone is). Phreaks are
hackers with an interest in telephones and telephone systems. Naturally, there
has been at times a tremendous amount of overlap between traditional hacker
roles and phreaks.


White Hat/Black Hat/Gray Hat
White Hat Hacker:

White Hat hackers are good guys who does the hacking for defensing. They probably work an organization for providing security.


Black Hat Hacker

Black hat hackers are bad guys(the malicious hackers or crackers). They usually steal the other bank information and steal the money.
They use their skills for illegal purposes.
They are creators of viruses,malware,spyware.
They will destroy your pc.


Gray Hat Hackers
Grey hats are hackers who may work offensively or defensively, depending on the situation.
This is the dividing line between hacker and cracker. Both are powerful forces on the Internet,
and both will remain permanently. And some individuals qualify for both categories. The
existence of such individuals further clouds the division between these two groups of people.
In addition to these groups, there are self-proclaimed ethical hackers, who are interested in
hacker tools mostly from a curiosity standpoint. They may want to highlight security problems
in a system or educate victims so they secure their systems properly. These hackers are
doing their “victims” a favor. For instance, if a weakness is discovered in a service offered by
an investment bank, the hacker is doing the bank a favor by giving the bank a chance to rectify
the vulnerability.

NETWORK SECURITY HACKS, 2ND EDITION

In the fast-moving world of computers, things are always changing. Since the first edition of this strong-selling book appeared two years ago, network security techniques and tools have evolved rapidly to meet new and more sophisticated threats that pop up with alarming regularity. The second edition offers both new and thoroughly updated hacks for Linux, Windows, OpenBSD, and Mac OS X servers that not only enable readers to secure TCP/IP-based services, but helps them implement a good deal of clever host-based security techniques as well. This second edition of Network Security Hacks offers 125 concise and practical hacks, including more information for Windows administrators, hacks for wireless networking (such as setting up a captive portal and securing against rogue hotspots), and techniques to ensure privacy and anonymity, including ways to evade network traffic analysis, encrypt email and files, and protect against phishing attacks. System administrators looking for reliable answers will also find concise examples of applied encryption, intrusion detection, logging, trending and incident response. In fact, this “roll up your sleeves and get busy” security book features updated tips, tricks & techniques across the board to ensure that it provides the most current information for all of the major server software packages. These hacks are quick, clever, and devilishly effective.


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MICROSOFT ASKS FOR UBUNTU 8.10 REMOVAL FROM HOSTING SERVICE CLAIMING COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

Microsoft has been made responsible for the removal of an Ubuntu image from a Polish file hosting service.


Most of the legit file hosting services try to discourage people from uploading illegal files, such as pirated Windows 8 images or games, but they rarely dispute the claims made by the parties involved.

This seems to be the case with the Polish file hosting website Chomikuj.pl, which received a copyright infringement letter from Microsoft regarding one of the files hosted on their servers, ubuntu-8.10-desktop-i386.iso.

According to di.com.pl, the hosting website immediately removed the files, leaving its owner wondering what he had done wrong.

Most likely, the files have been discovered by a search algorithm, which can look at several factors. The name, which in this case contains 8.10, might have been a trigger, which is also the most likely explanation.

On the other hand, it might have been an illegal copy of Windows 8.1 renamed to Ubuntu 8.10, and the search algorithm just looked at the size and hash sum.

In any case, it would be interesting to see how far these Microsoft infringement letters can go. Is everything with 8.10 in the name now in danger if it's hosted in the cloud?

Check out the Google translated link.

Used memory sticks being sold online contains sensitive Government data

Selling an used memory sticks often pose an information security risk- We might be thinking that we completely erased the data from it, but it is possible to recover the files that are not properly deleted with the help of some tools.

A recent study found that "old memory sticks" being sold online contain sensitive Australian Government data.

The research paper which is to be presented at a cyber security conference in Perth reveals how researchers discovered the confidential Government data while they are researching the used memory sticks, The Australian news reports.

The study found that sellers are sending memory cards without properly erasing the data. The recovered data not only contains a personal info but also appears to be information belong to Australian government.

"It is evident that actions must be taken by second hand auction sites, and the media to raise awareness and educate end-users on how to dispose of data in an appropriate manner," the study says.

PRIVATE CLOUD COMPUTING: CONSOLIDATION, VIRTUALIZATION, AND SERVICE-ORIENTED INFRASTRUCTURE

Private cloud computing enables you to consolidate diverse enterprise systems into one that is cloud-based and can be accessed by end-users seamlessly, regardless of their location or changes in overall demand. Expert authors Steve Smoot and Nam K. Tan distill their years of networking experience to describe how to build enterprise networks to create a private cloud. With their techniques you'll create cost-saving designs and increase the flexibility of your enterprise, while maintaining the security and control of an internal network. Private Cloud Computing offers a complete cloud architecture for enterprise networking by synthesizing WAN optimization, next-generation data centers, and virtualization in a network-friendly way, tying them together into a complete solution that can be progressively migrated to as time and resources permit.


Describes next-generation data center architectures such as the virtual access-layer, the unified data center fabric and the "rack-and-roll" deployment model
Provides an overview of cloud security and cloud management from the server virtualization perspective
Presents real-world case studies, configuration and examples that allow you to easily apply practical know-how to your existing enterprise environment
Offers effective private cloud computing solutions to simplify the costly and problematic challenge of enterprise networking and branch server consolidation.

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Android Phone's Secret Codes to Check Details !

Hey friends see here some of the tricks on your Android Operating System/ android OS cellphone.
Please note: Some codes mentioned here can be dangerous.




*#*#4636#*#* - Phone / Battery / USage information
*#*#7780#*#* - factory data reset
*2767*3855# - factory format
*#*#34971539#*#* - information about phone camera
*#*#7594#*#* - End Call / Power
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* - File copy / backup
*#*#197328640#*#* - Service mode.

WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:

*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - WLAN test (Use "Menu" button to start various tests)
*#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC address
*#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test
*#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS test
*#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test
*#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address
*#*#8255#*#* - This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.

GET FIRMWARE VERSION INFORMATION:

*#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate
*#*#1234#*#* - PDA and Phone
*#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version
*#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version
*#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number

CODES TO LAUNCH VARIOUS FACTORY TESTS:

*#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback
*#*#0*#*#* - LCD test
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test
*#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
*#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version
*#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test
*#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#* - RAM version
Have fun with these secrets codes .....:)
Stay tune for next tutorial on Android OS rooting and Binding android and Ubuntu (Linux) Together

INSIDE CYBER WARFARE: MAPPING THE CYBER UNDERWORLD

The necessary handbook for the 21st century.

--Lewis Shepherd, Chief Tech Officer and Senior Fellow, Microsoft Institute for Advanced Technology in Governments

"A must-read for policy makers and leaders who need to understand the big-picture landscape of cyber war."

--Jim Stogdill, CTO, Mission Services Accenture

You may have heard about "cyber warfare" in the news, but do you really know what it is? This book provides fascinating and disturbing details on how nations, groups, and individuals throughout the world are using the Internet as an attack platform to gain military, political, and economic advantages over their adversaries. You'll learn how sophisticated hackers working on behalf of states or organized crime patiently play a high-stakes game that could target anyone, regardless of affiliation or nationality.

Inside Cyber Warfare goes beyond the headlines of attention-grabbing DDoS attacks and takes a deep look inside multiple cyber-conflicts that occurred from 2002 through summer 2009.

Learn how cyber attacks are waged in open conflicts, including recent hostilities between Russia and Georgia, and Israel and Palestine
Discover why Twitter, Facebook, LiveJournal, Vkontakte, and other sites on the social web are mined by the intelligence services of many nations
Read about China's commitment to penetrate the networks of its technologically superior adversaries as a matter of national survival
Find out why many attacks originate from servers in the United States, and who's responsible
Learn how hackers are "weaponizing" malware to attack vulnerabilities at the application level

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Get Free Credits for SMS Global (SMS SPOOFING) !

I will tell you a Trick How to increase Crack credits Of Sms Global,Worlds Best Sms spoofing Website

SO just follow these intructions & you will GEt 125 Free Credits.


1) For this go to a website which help you click here
Register yourself on SMSglobal but before register, The Trick lies Here: go to link for Sign Up

SMSglobal allow only 25 instant credits for free user means you only send 25 SMS but i will tell you a trick by which you will gain 125 credits means 125 free SMS for send globally. When you fill the registration foam,you see a blank space for PROMO CODE here you write the "WPRESS " like given below...

You only fill the:-

1: Username
2: Account type---> Personal
3: Complete Contact Information:: Please write right Mobile Number because Website send you password of the account.Do not add personal address.
4: Write Promo Code "WPRESS".Accept terms and condition and fill Verification Code.
You will get 125 free SMS for send Globally by any Number.

How to Install Skype on Ubuntu Linux !

Many People feel unsecured while chatting on Skype in windows platform due to the FUD (Fully Undetectable Viruses) threat. Hence today in this tutorial i will tell you how you can run Skype in Linux Platform which is almost 98% secure from RAT and other malicious viruses.

Here we Have two methods of installing Skype in Ubuntu Linux

1. Through Ubuntu Software Center
2. Manual Method

Skype Through Ubuntu Software Center
For this just go to Ubuntu Software Center and in search type Skype , Ubuntu 11.10 Support Skype 2.0 Version for Linux. Click on install and in few minutes you are ready to use the Skype.

Installing Skype Through Manual MethodThis is the easiest method to install from the command line. There are three commands that you must use to install Skype correctly.

Open your terminal and copy paste this commands 

sudo apt-get install libqt4-gui
wget -c -O /tmp/skype.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
sudo dpkg -i /tmp/skype.deb

Now you can see the Skype on your menu bar and you are ready to use Skype no need to worry about RAT and other trojan.

Google to Businesses: Don't Use Google+ (Yet) !

Twitter isn't just about tweeting what you had for lunch, and there's more to Facebook than 'poking' your friends and growing your farm. If you're a business owner, social networking is a great tool for promoting your brand, and at some point, Google+ will join the fray. For the time being, however, Google is asking businesses, universities, and other organizations not to bother with its social networking service.
"Right now we're very much focused on optimizing for the consumer experience, but we have a great team of engineers building a similarly optimized business experience for Google+," Christian Oestlien, product manager for Google+, said in a YouTube video. "We are very excited about it and we hope to roll it out later this year."

Oestlien said the business version will include things like rich analytics and the ability to connect a business profile to other parts of Google, such as AdWords.
"We will be doing some testing," Oestlien said. "We're going to take a small group of brands, businesses, and other entities and create profiles for them and see how users interact with them via circles, through the stream, and even how they communicate through hangouts."
In the meantime, Oestlien asked businesses to refrain from creating consumer accounts, warning that Google+'s policy team will actively work with profile owners to shut down non-user profiles.