Archive for January 2015
HOW HACKERS GET ACCESS TO BANK ACCOUNTS - PROTECT YOURSELF
Its a big marvel to some when a simple question like "how hackers get access to bank accounts" is asked. This is because many of us have full trust in the security of out banks. In this short video I, with the help of the Zuoix Team explain how this can be possible within as short a time as 30 minutes.
In the video, we assume that the hacker has no access to any user's info and therefore is attacking the integrity of the bank itself not its users. We can only hope that this opens your eyes and help you choose a right and more secured bank.
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In the video, we assume that the hacker has no access to any user's info and therefore is attacking the integrity of the bank itself not its users. We can only hope that this opens your eyes and help you choose a right and more secured bank.
You can comment or ask any question.
Thanks
RESEARCH - Hacking Smart phones with QR Codes
Hello and welcome once more. This morning I was wondering if an attacker can use QR codes to hack clients and unsuspecting people and I want to look at this from all angles so this post will be updated several times before the end of the day.
So what is a QR code? basically its a Quick Response code for more details on this check out This Post on Wikipedia The first thing I noticed is that since these codes can redirect to a web page, an attacker can use this to make a victim download malicious APK files which can harm their device.
SENDING SMS: That is not the only thing these codes can do, they can be programmed to send emails, send sms, makes calls etc (we will see into that later) which can be a harm. An attacker can draft an SMS enter the recipient number and send the code to a victim (who if not vigilant) can send an SMS which he did not type, a good example is the Picture below which you can scan to prove this. it was crafted by me and it sends and SMS to my direct line through your phone.
So what is a QR code? basically its a Quick Response code for more details on this check out This Post on Wikipedia The first thing I noticed is that since these codes can redirect to a web page, an attacker can use this to make a victim download malicious APK files which can harm their device.
SENDING SMS: That is not the only thing these codes can do, they can be programmed to send emails, send sms, makes calls etc (we will see into that later) which can be a harm. An attacker can draft an SMS enter the recipient number and send the code to a victim (who if not vigilant) can send an SMS which he did not type, a good example is the Picture below which you can scan to prove this. it was crafted by me and it sends and SMS to my direct line through your phone.
Try Scanning the code below
WIFI SETTINGS (Android ONLY): QR codes can also be used in cyber cafe settings to share wifi details, or can be used by an attacker to fool an unsuspecting victim to connect to his wifi so as to perform more advanced hacks. A simple setting was done at the Zuoix Labs (Video to be posted soon on vimeo) showed how easy it was to automate an attack ONCE the victim connected to the wifi. This could be used to extract contact details, bank credentials, SMS send and recieved as well as draft, locate the phone on map 24/7 inject custom code etc etc.
Scanning this code will connect you to a wifi