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.
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- 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
- Any MySpace account can be hacked
- Most common means of MySpace hacking: phishing2
- Information hidden by user styles or custom CSS is still accessible to hackers
- 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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