How to Hack Passwords Using a Hardware Keylogger

Did you know that using a keylogger is the simplest way to hack passwords?. In this post, I will be giving you a detailed information on hardware keyloggers and their working. I will also teach how to make use of ahardware keylogger to hack passwords on your computer. If you are new to the concept of keyloggers or haven’t heard about this topic in the past, then here is a brief description about keyloggers.

A keylogger or sometimes called as a keystroke logger is a stealth computer program or a stealth device (in case of a hardware keylogger) that when installed, captures every keystroke typed on the computer’s keyboard. The keylogger is designed to operate in a total stealth mode so that its presence is hidden from the users of the computer.

A keylogger can be installed by the owner of the computer to capture passwords and other sensitive information that the user types on the keyboard. Keyloggers come in two forms: Software and Hardware.

A software keylogger is a software program that needs to be installed on the computer while the hardware keylogger is a hardware device that needs to be plugged in between the computer and its keyboard. For more information on software keyloggers and their usage, you may refer my previous post: How to use Keyloggers?

How Hardware Keyloggers Work?

Unlike the software keylogger, a hardware keylogger do not depend on any of the software program for its operation as they function at the hardware level itself. A hardware keylogger acts as an interface between the computer and the computer’s keyboard. The device has a built-in memory in which all the recorded keystrokes are stored.

They are designed to work with PS/2 keyboards, and more recently with USB keyboards. A hardware keylogger appears simply as a USB thumb drive or any other computer peripheral so that it does not arouse suspicion in the minds of the users. Therefore by looking at its appearance it is not possible to identify it as a keylogger. Here are some of the images of hardware keyloggers:

How to Install the Hardware Keylogger?

The hardware keylogger must be installed between the keyboard plug and the USB or PS/2 port socket. That is, you have to just plug in the keylogger to your keyboard’s plug (PS/2 or USB) and then plug it to the PC socket. The following image illustrates how the hardware keylogger is installed.

Once you install the hardware keylogger as shown above, it starts recording each and every keystroke of the keyboard including passwords and other confidential information. The keystrokes can be retrieved later by downloading the logs onto the hard drive.

Hardware keyloggers are also known to come in the form of a spy keyboard where the keylogger unit is built into the keyboard itself. This will eliminate the need to install a separate device between the keyboard and the computer.

Hardware vs. Software Keylogger:

The following are some of the pros and cons of hardware keylogger:

Pros:

• Hardware keyloggers are easy to install and uninstall.
• Since it operates at the hardware level itself, it is fully compatible with all the operating systems like Windows and Unix.
• Unlike a software keylogger, it cannot be detected by anti-spywares and anti-keyloggers.

Cons:

• Hardware keyloggers are only limited to capturing keystrokes while a high-end software keylogger can capture screenshots, browser activities, IM conversations and many more.
• Physical access to the target computer is a must in order to install the hardware keylogger, whereas some software keyloggers come with a remote install/uninstall feature.
• In case of a software keylogger, it is possible to access the logs remotely as they are emailed on a regular basis while this is not possible in case of a hardware keylogger.

Thus, both hardware and software keyloggers have advantages and disadvantages of their own. So, it is up to the user to make a choice based on the requirement.

How to Change the ICON of an EXECUTABLE file

Some times it becomes necessary to change the icon of an executable file so that the file gets a new appearance. Many of the tools such as TuneUP Winstyler does this job by adjusting the Windows to display a custom icon to the user. But, in reality if the file is carried to a different computer, then it shows its original icon itself.

This means that in order to permanently change the icon, it is necessary to modify the executable file and embed the icon inside the file itself. When this is done the executable file’s icon is changed permanently, so that even if you take file to a different computer it show’s a new icon.

For this purpose I have found a nice tool which will modidify the executable file and embed the icon of your choice into the file itself. ie: The tool changes the icon of the executable file permanently.

How to Change the Executable File Icon?

Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to use this tool to change the icon of any EXE file:

1. Go to www.shelllabs.com and download the trial version of IconChanger and install it (Works on XP, Vista and Win 7).
2. Run the IconChanger program from Start -> All Programs and you should see an interface as shown below:
   
3. Now you will see a window stating that “Choose an object whose icon you want to change”. Click on the “OK” button.
4. Now select the executable file for which you wish to change the icon.
5. Icon changer will automatically search for all the icons on your “C:\ drive” so that you can select any one of those. If your desired icon is not shown in the window, you may paste the path of your icon file in the field which says “Search icons in” so that your desired icon gets displayed.
6. Select the ICON of your choice and click on Set button.
7. Now a popup window will appear and ask you to select from either of these two options.
   • Change embeded icon.
   • Adjust Windows to display custom icon.
8. Select the first option (Change embedded icon). You are done. The icon gets changed

Use One Gmail Account to Send Emails from Multiple IDs

In this post, I am going to show you how to use your Gmail account to send and receive emails from multiple addresses. Most of us own more than one email account say for example, one from Gmail, one from Yahoo and one from Hotmail. If you are tired of logging into multiple accounts to check your inbox or send emails, I have a solution here.

Gmail has an option to integrate multiple email accounts (email addresses) into a single Gmail account. Once you integrate multiple email addresses into your Gmail account, you can use the same account to send and receive emails for different email addresses you have. Let’s take a simple example.

Suppose you have three email addresses (email accounts):

1. john@gmail.com
2. john@yahoo.com
3. john@hotmail.com

You can integrate the emails john@yahoo.com and john@hotmail.com to john@gmail.com and operate all the three accounts from your single gmail account. Here is a step-by-step procedure to do this:

1. Login to your gmail account.
2. Click on Settings at the top right corner.
3. Under Settings, click on the  Accounts tab.
4. Now you’ll see the first option “Send mail as:“
5. Under this option, click on Add another email address you own.
6. Now a small new window will pop-up asking you to enter the details of your new email address.
7. Here you can enter any name and any email address. The email address need not belong to gmail only. You can enter your yahoo, hotmail or any other valid email address.
8. A Verification email will be sent to the address that you specify. Once you verify that you own the email address, it will be integrated to your Gmail account.

Now, when you compose a new email, you’ll see an option to select from multiple address to send the mail. Also you’ll receive the incoming mails for multiple addresses to a single mailbox. I hope this will benefit you.

Before you leave, I should also tell you one good advantage of this. According to Gmail privacy policy, they will not send the user’s IP address in the outgoing emails. That means, when you send an email from your Gmail account , the receiver will not be able to find out your IP address. But you do not have this advantage in Yahoo or other email providers.

How to Monitor a Remote Compute

Sometimes, it becomes necessary for us to monitor a remote computer in order to keep track of the ongoing activities on it. This may be for several reasons such as to monitor an employee, spy on a partner or for the parents to monitor the activities of their children during their absence. In this article you will find all the necessary information related to monitoring a remote PC or Mac.

To do this, all you need is a powerful monitoring software installed on your computer. However, the story doesn’t end-up here itself because there exists tons of such monitoring software programs out there on the market each having different features and prices. Many of them are no more than a crap, some are overpriced while only a few are really worth considering.

Here is a quick information on how to select the right monitoring solution for your remote or local computer, which monitoring software to go for, how it works, how to install and use it and so forth.

Which Remote Monitoring Software to Choose?

In my experience of over 10 years in the field of information security, I have tried and tested a number of monitoring programs for my clients and personal use. Realtime-Spy was the only program that grabbed my attention.

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Realtime-Spy: Monitor Any Remote Computer

Realtime-Spy is a cutting-edge Remote Monitoring Solution from Spytech Software and Design, Inc. that comes with a Remote Install feature! That means, you can now install this software even on a remote computer without the need to have physical access to it. Currently, only a few monitoring programs on the market support remote install and remote monitor feature and Realtime-Spy is the best among them. This program not only supports remote monitoring but can also be used to monitor a local computer. It can be used to monitor both Windows and Mac users.

You can remotely monitor everything your child, employee or spouse do on their PC or Mac. Unlike most remote monitoring programs which shows a warning message to the users, Realtime-Spy will operate in aCOMPLETE STEALTH MODE so that users remain totally unaware of the monitoring process.

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Realtime-Spy Software Features:

• Supports Remote Install and Remote Monitoring – No physical access to the target computer is required to install or monitor it! Can also be installed and used on a local computer.
• Monitor from Any Location – The logs containing all the recorded activities are uploaded to Realtime-Spy servers. This can be easily accessed from any location by logging into your online account using your web browser.
• 100% Undetectable – Operates in a total stealth mode to monitor all activities.
• Completely Bypasses any Firewall, even the Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 firewalls!

Supported Operating Systems:

Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 (32 and 64-bit).  Also supports Mac.

 

With Realtime-Spy, you can monitor all the activities of the remote computer:

• Actual Screenshots: Captures a full-sized screenshot showing the activities of the target computer.
• Monitor Emails Sent & Received: You can easily monitor all the emails that are sent and received on the target computer.
• Monitor Websites Visited: Capture a complete log of URLs visited from any browser including IE, Firefox, Chrome and others.
• Record Every Keystroke: You can monitor every keystroke typed on the target PC or Mac including passwords, IM/chat logs etc. not only in English, but also in several other languages.
• Monitor Full Chat Conversations: Records both sides of chats/IMs in messengers like Google Talk, Yahoo IM, Windows Live and more.

With Realtime-Spy you can monitor the activities in real-time and perform the following actions:

• Remote Reboot/Shutdown/Logoff: You have the option to remotely issue a shutdown/reboot or logoff command.
• Remote Uninstall: You also have the option to remotely uninstall the software at anytime from your own location.

How to Install and Monitor the Remote Computer?

The software can be installed by sending an email attachment which contains the installation module. When the target user opens the attachment, the software gets silently installed and the monitoring process will begin.

Deployment is not normally a problem because the small size of module file that be renamed to anything you want and dropped inside a Word, Image or Zip file and sent through many regular email services. This makes the remote installation very easy and stealth. However, if you have physical access to the computer which you want to monitor, you can install it by yourself just like you install any other program. Once you are done with the installation process, you can start monitoring the activities from a remote location.

When you want to view the screen or browse the logged results, simply log in to the “Secure Online Control Panel” (from any browser – IE, Firefox, Chrome etc.) and enter your username and password. This panel allows you to view the screen, perform commands, search the logs or uninstall the software.

You will get a complete step-by-step instruction and technical support after you purchase the software. So, go grab Realtime-Spy to monitor your remote computer now!

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Download Realtime-Spy – for Windows

Download Realtime-Spy – for Mac

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FAQs about Realtime-Spy:

1. Will Realtime-Spy collect any personal information about me?

No, Realtime-Spy is completely safe. It neither collects any information about you nor try to contact you in any way.

2. Will Realtime-Spy be detected by virus scanners?

No, Realtime-Spy is intelligently designed to escape from the modern antivirus software. Even if it is found to be detected, an immediate update is released so as to solve this problem. You will also get technical support on all the 7 days to help solve your problems if any

How to Send Spoofed Emails Anonymously

Most of us are very curious to know a method to send spoofed emails to our friends and family for fun. But the question is, is it possible to send spoofed emails in spite of the advanced spam filtering technology adopted by email service provides like Gmail, Yahoo etc?

The answer is YES, it is still possible to bypass their spam filters and send spoofed emails anonymously to your friends or family members. For example, you can send an email to your friend with the following sender details.

From: Bill Gates <billg@microsoft.com>

The art of sending this kind of email is known as Email Spoofing. One of the easy way to send a spoofed email is by using our own local SMTP server. In the past, I have tried SMTP servers like QK SMTP server. This method used to work successfully in those days, but as of now, it has a very low success rate since Gmail and Yahoo (all major email service providers) blocks the emails that are sent directly from a home computer.

How to Send Spoofed Emails?

In this post, I have come up with a new method of sending spoofed emails to anyone without having to worry about being blocked or filtered as spam. In order to accomplish this, all you’ve to do is use a “relay server” while sending the spoofed emails.

What is a Relay Server?

In simple words, a relay server is an SMTP Server that is trusted by major companies as an authorized sender of the email. So, when you send an email using a relay server, the email service providers like Yahoo and Gmail blindly accept the emails and deliver it to the inbox of the recipient. If the SMTP server is not authorized, Google and Yahoo will reject all the emails sent from this SMTP server. This is the reason for which using our own SMTP server to send emails fail.

So, How to Find a Relay Server?

Now, all we have to do is find a trusted SMTP server so as to send spoofed emails successfully. Usually, all the emails that are sent from web hosting providers are trusted and authorized. So, you have to find a free web hosting provider that allows you to send emails. But, most of the free web hosts disable the Mail feature and do not allow the users to send emails. This is done just to avoid spamming. However, all the paid hosting plans allow you to send any number of emails. Once you find a hosting service that allows to send emails from their servers, it’s just a cakewalk to send anonymous emails. All we have to do is just modify the email headerto insert a fake From: address field into it.

I have created a PHP script that allows you to send emails from any name and email address of your choice. Here is a step-by-step procedure to setup your own anonymous email sender script:

1. Go to X10 Hosting  and register a new account.
2. Download my script from the following link:
   Download Anonymous Email Sender Script
3. Login to your FreeWebHostingArea Account and click on File Manager.
4. Upload the sendmail.php, pngimg.php and bg1.PNG files to the server.
5. Set permissions for sendmail.php, pngimg.php and bg1.PNG to 777.
6. Now type the following URL:
   http://yoursite.x10hosting.com/sendmail.php
   NOTE: yoursite must be substituted by the name of the subdomain that you have chosen during the registration process.
7. Use the script to send spoofed emails anonymously to your friends and have fun. Enjoy!!

How to Find the IP Address of a Remote Computer

Most of you may be curious to know how to find the IP address of your friend’s computer or the IP of the person with whom you may be chatting. If so, then this post will surely help you out.

In this post I’ll show you how to find the IP address of a remote computer in simple steps.

How to Capture the IP Address?

I have created a PHP script to make it easier for you to capture  the IP address of the any computer of your choice. Here is a step-by-step process to find out the IP address:

1. Download the IP Finder Script (IP_Finder.ZIP) that I have created from the following link:
   Download the IP-Finder-Script
2. Open a new account in X10Hosting (or any other free host that supports PHP).
3. Extract the IP_Finder.ZIP file and upload the two files ip.php and ip_log.txt into the root folder of your hosting account using the File Manager.
4. You can rename the ip.php to any name of your choice.
5. Set the permission to 777 on ip_log.txt.

Now, you are all set to find the IP address of your friend or any remote computer of your choice. All you have to do is send the link of ip.php to your friend or the person with whom you’re chatting. Once the person click’s on the link, his/her IP address is recorded in the file ip_log.txt.

For your better understanding let’s take up the following example:

Suppose you open a new account in X10hosting.com with the subdomain as abc, then your IP Finder link would be:

http://abc.x10hosting.com/ip.php

You have to send the above link to you friend via email or while chatting and ask him to visit that link. Once your friend clicks on the link, his IP address will be recorded along with the Date and Time in the ip_log.txtfile. After recording the IP address, the script will redirect the person to google.com so as to avoid any suspicion.

To find the recorded IP address, check the logs using the following link:

http://abc.x10hosting.com/ip_log.php

The sample log will be in the following format:

79.92.144.237 Thursday 07th of May 2009 05:31:27 PM
59.45.144.237 Thursday 07th of May 2009 05:31:28 PM
123.92.144.237 Thursday 07th of May 2009 05:31:31 PM

NOTE: You have to replace abc with your subdomain name.