I've been hacked!!!

[somebody]

I've seen this happen a few times and I think its down to the fact some internet cafes in Philippines use key logging software to spy on users and log everything they do while online, then later use that info for fraudlent purposes.

Also, a good tip would be to always sign out of Yahoo/Hotmail/AIM messenger at the end of each session at the internet cafe.

I atteneded a workshop recently and met a few white hats who were talking about commercial internet security.

I was surprised how easy it is to divert password reminders /resets for many major Email providers. Also many other ways of entering the person email account and resetting changing passwords.

But what ever security companies do a lot of hackers simply use social engineering, ie making educated guess about the person to guess the password or trick them into parting with either the password or information which makes it easier to predict what it is.

[jam07]

The same thing happend to my friend back in Manila... An email asking for money... She too change her password and sent an email to all her friends regarding that.

Those hackers! cant they find anything else to do?

thanks for the waring Jay&Zobel.