Hi All,
I need to know about hacking, so I can stop hacking. Basially I want to know how a hacker exploits port scanning and other methods to get access to your computer.
I am very aware of ports, and how they work on computers, but I do not know how a hacker would exploit them.
For instance, if port 25 was open on your computer, is it possible for a hacker to get access to your computer files etc, through that port? Or can they only get access through remote access ports such as 3389?
Please explain it well, as I really want to know how they get in to your system, otherwise I fear I may not be able to block them in my network.
I have firewalls etc, but I want to know why it is so important to have ports blocked.
Thankyou
