Website hacking refers to the process of getting access to the FTP (File Transfer Protocol) part of the website. By gaining the access to the website’s FTP, it's clear that the hacker has hacked the website successfully. Once the website is cracked, it is as per the hacker’s will, what he/she wants to do with the website.
Hacking isn’t always bad or malicious. Actually, sometimes it is intentionally done to find the security loopholes in the website. But, it doesn’t mean that the hacker’s intentions are never evil.
Broadly, there are two types of hacking:
#1. Ethical Hacking
Hackers concerned with this type of hacking are called the ‘White Hat Hackers’. They have good intentions behind hacking a website. This includes hacking a website only after the authorized permission from the owner. It includes hacking the website for security checks etc.
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#2. Unethical Hacking
Hackers that are a part of unethical hacking are called the ‘Black Hat Hackers’. They have malicious objectives for which they hack the website. They do it without any permission and cause extreme damage. These include stealing account details, damaging and destroying important data, etc.
How to Hack a Website?
It is strictly for informational and educational purposes. Check out the steps below:
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#1. Search for an unprotected website which allows you to post content.
In order to hack a website online, find a website that isn’t secure and well-protected. Also, make sure that the website gives you the ability to post a message.
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#2. Choose ‘create post’ option and type in the malicious code.
You can post something like ‘<script>window.alert(“test”)</script>’. These special codes are meant to steal all the information of those who click on it.
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#3. Capture user’s website account’s access.
Upload a cookie catcher to that website but note that the website should support PHP (script language and interpreter). This cookie catcher will catch the user’s cookies and reroute it to you.
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#4. Post the message with code+cookie catcher+some content
The websites that allow you to post content, hacking them is no big deal. Just post the malicious code with cookie catcher and some genuine content, there you hack it!
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#5. Celebrate the victory
Post the previous step, just wait for someone to click on the code. You will get all the cookie information of that person. But, it’s recommended that you do not misuse it as that will not be right.
You can have more knowledge in this subject matter if you learn a programming language or two. This will give you a better insight on hacking. You can further polish your hacking skills by learning things from the ‘white hat hackers’.
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