The cheat as most cheats is done in order to give an unfair advantage to the player who uses it. In case of Warcraft a map that usually looks like the one in the top left corner: under cheating condition, would look like this: or even better, like this: Zoomed in: The idea behind it, is to give more information on the map than what is found in the regular game play. Information like which gold mines are wealthier, and which enemy creatures are deadlier.
To create this kind of cheat one would have to go through two phases: Research, in which you need to figure out how and where the map data is stored in memory, and how to find where it is stored every time the game restarts.
Developing, in which you write a code or a script to change the map data in real time. In this tutorial I would only display the research phase up to the point of proof of concept. To perform this research I need an Interactive Python Interpreter. This would bring up the question of which version of Python should I use. Games are for Windows. I'm about to research a 32bit process so it is better, although not a must, to use 32bit Python.
The tool-chain I wrote is not ported to Python 3. As for the Interactive Interpreter, I prefer the Dreampie. The tool-chain is an external module, which helps in the task of memory research. Install from source simply by: python setup.
Now that I have got the entire environment set, let's get the party started. Important note: Use the old version of the minesweeper as many internal structures are different in the new Windows Vista version that looks like this: I start by launching the game, and getting its' process id. The m. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 10,, times. Learn more In popular media, hackers are often portrayed as villainous characters who illegally gain access to computer systems and networks.
In truth, a hacker is simply someone who has a vast understanding of computer systems and networks. Some hackers called black hats do indeed use their skills for illegal and unethical purposes. Others do it for the challenge. White hat hackers use their skills to solve problems and strengthen security systems.
These hackers use their skills to catch criminals and to fix vulnerabilities in security systems. Even if you have no intention of hacking, it's good to know how hackers operate to avoid becoming a target. If you're ready to dive in and learn the art, this wikiHow teaches you a few tips to help you get started. Gather information on the target.
Try to establish a test connection to the target. Scan the ports to find an open pathway to the system. Find an user password to get into the system. Use Buffer Overlow or other techniques to try to gain "super-user" privileges.
Plant a back door in the system. Cover your tracks. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers.
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Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Understand what hacking is. Broadly speaking, hacking refers to a variety of techniques that are used to compromise or gain access to a digital system.
This can be a computer, mobile phone or tablet, or an entire network. Hacking involves a variety of specialized skills. Some are very technical. Others are more psychological.
There are lots of different types of hackers that are motivated by a variety of different reasons. Understand the ethics of hacking. Despite the ways hackers are depicted in popular culture, hacking is neither good nor bad.
It can be used for either. Hackers are simply people who are skilled in technology who like to solve problems and overcome limitations. You can use your skills as a hacker to find solutions to problems, or you can use your skills to create problems and engage in illegal activity. Warning: Gaining access to computers that don't belong to you is highly illegal.
If you choose to use your hacking skills for such purposes, be aware that there are other hackers out there who use their skills for good they are called white hat hackers. Some of them get paid big bucks to go after bad hackers black hat hackers. If they catch you, you will go to jail. Learn how to use the internet and HTML. If you are going to hack, you'll need to know how to use the internet.
Not just how to use a web browser, but also how to use advanced search engine techniques. You will also need to know how to create internet content using HTML. Learning HTML will also teach you some good mental habits that will help you with learning to program.
Learn how to program. Learning a programming language might take time, so you need to be patient. Focus on learning to think like a programmer instead of learning individual languages. Focus on similar concepts in all programming languages. It along with assembly language teaches something very important in hacking: how memory works. Python and Ruby are high-level, powerful scripting languages that can be used to automate various tasks. Perl is a reasonable choice in this field as well.
Bash scripting is a must. You can use Bash to write scripts, which will do most of the job for you. Assembly language is a must-know. It is the basic language that your processor understands, and there are multiple variations of it.
You can't truly exploit a program if you don't know assembly. Get an open-sourced Unix-based system and learn to use it. There is a wide family of operating systems that are based on Unix, including Linux.
The vast majority of web servers on the internet are Unix-based. So you'll need to learn Unix if you want to hack the internet. There are many different distributions of Unix and Linux. The most popular Linux distribution is Ubuntu. You can Install Linux as your primary operating system, or you can create a Linux virtual machine. You can also Dual Boot Windows and Ubuntu. Part 2. Secure your machine first.
To hack, you must need a system to practice your great hacking skills. However, make sure you have the authorization to attack your target. You can either attack your network, ask for written permission, or set up your laboratory with virtual machines. Attacking a system without permission, no matter its content is illegal and will get you in trouble. Boot2root are systems specifically designed to be hacked. You can download these systems online and install them using virtual machine software.
You can practice hacking these systems. Know your target. The process of gathering information about your target is known as enumeration. The goal is to establish an active connection with the target and find vulnerabilities that can be used to further exploit the system. There are a variety of tools and techniques that can help with the enumeration process.
The following is some information you want to gather: [5] X Research source Usernames and group names. Network shares and services IP tables and routing tables. Service settings and audit configurations.
Applications and banners. Test the target. Can you reach the remote system? While you can use the ping utility which is included in most operating systems to see if the target is active, you cannot always trust the results — it relies on the ICMP protocol, which can be easily shut off by paranoid system administrators. You can also use tools to check an email to see what email server it uses.
You can find hacking tools by searching hacker forums. Run a scan of the ports. You can use a network scanner to run a port scan. This will show you the ports that are open on the machine, the OS, and can even tell you what type of firewall or router they are using so you can plan a course of action.
Find a path or open port in the system. An open port 22 is usually evidence of an SSH secure shell service running on the target, which can sometimes be brute-forced. Crack the password or authentication process. There are several methods for cracking a password. They include some of the following: Brute Force: A brute force attack simply tries to guess the user's password.
This is useful for gaining access to easily-guessed passwords i. Hackers often use tools that rapidly guess different words from a dictionary to try to guess a password. To protect against a brute force attack, avoid using simple words as your password. Make sure to use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Social Engineering: For this technique, a hacker will contact a user and trick them into giving out their password.
For example, they make a claim they are from the IT department and tell the user they need their password to fix an issue. They may also go dumpster-diving to look for information or try to gain access to a secure room.
That is why you should never give your password to anybody, no matter who they claim to be. Always shred any documents that contain personal information. Phishing: In this technique, a hacker sends a fake email to a user that appears to be from a person or company the user trusts.
The email may contain an attachment that installs spyware or a keylogger. It may also contain a link to a false business website made by the hacker that looks authentic. The user is then asked to input their personal information, which the hacker then gains access to.
To avoid these scams, don't open emails you don't trust. Log in to business sites directly instead of clicking links in an email. ARP Spoofing: In this technique, a hacker uses an app on his smartphone to create a fake Wi-Fi access point that anyone in a public location can sign into. Hackers can give it a name that looks like it belongs to the local establishment.
People sign into it thinking they are signing into public Wi-Fi. The app then logs all data transmitted over the internet by the people signed into it. If they sign in to an account using a username and password over an unencrypted connection, the app will store that data and give the hacker access. To avoid becoming a victim of this heist, avoid using public Wi-Fi. If you must use public Wi-Fi, check with the owner of an establishment to make sure you are signing in to the correct internet access point.
Check that your connection is encrypted by looking for a padlock in the URL. You can also use a VPN. Get super-user privileges. Most information that will be of vital interest is protected and you need a certain level of authentication to get it. To see all the files on a computer you need super-user privileges—a user account that is given the same privileges as the "root" user in Linux and BSD operating systems. For routers this is the "admin" account by default unless it has been changed ; for Windows, this is the Administrator account.
There are a few tricks you can use to gain super-user privileges: Buffer Overflow: If you know the memory layout of a system, you can feed it input the buffer cannot store. You can overwrite the code stored in the memory with your code and take control of the system.
The program will be executed as a different user super-user for example. Create a backdoor. Once you have gained full control over a machine, it's a good idea to make sure you can come back again.
To create a backdoor, you need to install a piece of malware on an important system service, such as the SSH server.
This will allow you to bypass the standard authentication system. However, your backdoor may be removed during the next system upgrade.
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