Thread: Save yourself from hacking.

I found a method of hacking BSNL, and I tried it, and it worked. It is so simple it'll blow your mind. I could have used other people's accounts, but I didn't since I already have my own, and also because I'm scared; I got the username and password, but I didnt test them on the modem, I just opened the site where you check broadband usage, and I tried it there, and it worked, I was able to login. But like I said, I didnt try to actually use them, so I don't know whether the connections are port-binded or not, and whether they will work or not.

I'm sorry I won't post the method here.

What I can tell you is how to secure yourself from this particular method that I used:

1] This will sound ridiculous to many people, but most people don't change their default modem password, which is admin / admin. You have to change the password, it is a must.

2] I think it is a better option if you don't let the modem save your username and password, and dial automatically; instead, save it on your computer, and manually login. At least, so far I don't know of any hack to get the username / password from the computer, though of course, it is as easy as anything for those who have the knowledge.

A third thing would be to keep changing your passwords regularly (both: the one to enter the modem, and the one that you use to connect to the server). I changed my password only once, after I got the connection from BSNL, and nothing has happened all this time, but that doesn't mean it won't, and after seeing that many people are facing problems, I've started changing my password, even though I have never faced any problem.

There are people who visit this forum, and they will read this and change the modem password, but what about those who don't know of this site, or any other? They are open to hack attempts. Don't you think BSNL should be more vigilant regarding this. I mean, even a person like me, who doesn't really know hacking, was able to do this.

absolutely right.. changing your router password from its default one is very important.. its pretty simple to do so too!!

iM A VICTIM OF BSNL uSAGE KACKING..I USE tHE BROADBANd FOR 6 DAYS AND i SAW THE USAGE 1139 MB..UNBEKIVABLE..SINCE I JUST DOIN ORKUTTING AND SURFING..I NEVER DWN LOAD A SINGLE STUFF.. BUT AFTER CHANGING MY ACCOUNT PASSWORD AND PORTAL PASS WORD..my USAGE IS QUITE NORMAL...iS THERE ANY WAY TO TRACK THE CULPRIT? PLS LET ME KNOW!!

you wont be able to but bsnl maybe able to..

believe me it is not worth going to BSNL to track the culprit

From our end we cant traceout.

Originally Posted by SAHIL

iM A VICTIM OF BSNL uSAGE KACKING..I USE tHE BROADBANd FOR 6 DAYS AND i SAW THE USAGE 1139 MB..UNBEKIVABLE..SINCE I JUST DOIN ORKUTTING AND SURFING..I NEVER DWN LOAD A SINGLE STUFF.. BUT AFTER CHANGING MY ACCOUNT PASSWORD AND PORTAL PASS WORD..my USAGE IS QUITE NORMAL...iS THERE ANY WAY TO TRACK THE CULPRIT? PLS LET ME KNOW!!

My Dear friend,

Please don't type all the words in caps.. It is irritating to read..

Regardz,

Imran Basha S