Hacking MySpace

• Hacking into a MySpace profile is achieved by several means, such as keylogging, phishing, encryption/decryption keys and URL hacking. Most are unethical at best, and some are illegal in the United States.
• At Black Hat 2008, Shawn Moyer and Nathan Hamiel's presentation, Satan is on My Friends List, demonstrated how they were able to hack into MySpace using Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) to exploit a security flaw.¹

Fast Facts

1. Any MySpace account can be hacked
2. Most common means of MySpace hacking: phishing²
3. Information hidden by user styles or custom CSS is still accessible to hackers
4. Decryption services can reveal passwords

Protect Yourself from MySpace Hackers

• Always check the URL in the address bar before entering a password. Genuine MySpace screens begin with either "www.myspace.com" or "login.myspace.com".
• Always log out (don't just close the tab or window) when leaving a public computer
• Never publish your phone number, address, or date of birth on social networking sites
• Don't share your password with anyone
• Never reply to e-mails asking for your login information, even if they appear to be official³

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