In my first installment in this series on professional hacking tools, we downloaded and installed Metasploit, the exploitation framework. Now, we will begin to explore the Metasploit Framework and initiate a tried and true hack. Before we start hacking, let's familiarize ours ...more
So you've got a Blackberry 8830 or 9530 Storm, but you are not down for the default service provider that comes with the phone. Using this simple software hack, unlock the your Verizon phone to work with Cricket, Metro PCS, or any other CDMA provider.
With all the hype surrounding the recent Galaxy S8 release, it can be easy to forget Samsung makes other smartphones. But let's be real here; $726 isn't cheap. If you're someone who doesn't want to drop that kind of cash on a smartphone — or who doesn't feel your device needs ...more
Virgin Wireless, perhaps best known for Sir Richard Branson and all of his antics, is an affordable cellular option here in the US. Virgin customers can enjoy — if that's the right word for it — Sprint's cellular service, at a discounted rate, however, there are usually some c ...more
When browsing the web, I enjoy my privacy. It's reassuring that I can peruse the internet without the worry of having my activity tracked back to me, allowing me to leave fun, anonymous comments when I get the urge to troll. Anonymity can also be important when sending a mess ...more
SQL injection is a type of code injection that takes advantage of security vulnerability at the database level. It's certainly not the easiest form of hacking, but if you're serious about turning a website upside down then this is the way to do it. Take a gander at this video ...more
Sometimes specs aren't everything, especially if you prefer value over the bleeding-edge. Enter the ZTE ZMAX, an Android phone that you can get right now for less than $200—cheaper than even the Nexus 5 or OnePlus One. If you're looking for a cheap high-end phone, it's hard to ...more
The advantages of rooting have been covered before, and with rooting comes flashing ROMs and mods to your device. The easiest method for flashing anything is to do it through recovery. Recovery is the bootable portion of the phone's system that allows data wipes and system up ...more
AT&T and Verizon customers, it's finally happened. After many long months of waiting, and a fairly significant bounty up for grabs, your Galaxy Note 3s can finally be rooted! Best of all, it may be the simplest method for achieving root we've ever encountered. Towelroot is th ...more
In this episode of Hak5, Darren shows us a USB key, dubbed the USB Hacksaw, that instantly and silently installs on target Windows 2000 or higher computers with guest or higher privileges which will monitor USB ports for flash drives and automatically download their contents f ...more
If your computer is working slow--or not at all, there could be some unsavory programs running amok in your system. Trojans, malware, viruses, and hacks are dangerous to the health of your operating system. This video tutorial demonstrates the measures to take in order to rid ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to use a simple registry hack to speed a Windows Vista PC. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, inclu ...more
Looking for the easiest method of customizing the login screen on a Microsoft Windows PC? This brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, and to get started personalizing your own log-on screen, take a ...more
Learn how to hack into a Windows PC by using a program called Ophcrack.
A hacker with privileged access to a Windows 10 computer can configure it to act as a web proxy, which allows the attacker to target devices and services on the network through the compromised computer. The probes and attacks appear to originate from the Windows 10 computer, m ...more
Welcome back, my tenderfoot hackers! In some of my past articles, I've shown numerous ways of embedding a listener/rootkit on a remote system, including buffer overflows of the operating system, getting the victim to click on a link to our malicious website, and sending a mal ...more
In my first few articles, we focused on operating system hacks. These hacks have been primarily on older operating systems such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003. Although these operating systems were first released, in some cases, almost 10 years ago, the ...more
'Tis the season... for cheap (and free!) video games. THQ's Humble Bundle lets you get 7 games for any price you want, and now they're making it even better by offering fans a free Steam copy of Metro 2033 just for liking Metro on Facebook, which is gearing up for the latest M ...more
Have a PC but hate Windows? Maybe you've just heard a ton about the new Mountain Lion OS X and want to see if it lives up to expectations. Either way, you can install Mountain Lion on your Intel-based PC in a few easy steps. All you need is a copy of the OS X and an 8 GB USB f ...more
Welcome back, my hacker wannabees! Most of my recent posts have addressed using Metasploit’s Meterpreter and what we can do once we have embedded it on the victim’s system. This includes remotely installing a keylogger, enabling the webcam, enabling the microphone and recordi ...more
If you've been using Windows 10 for a while, you already know that Microsoft incorporated lots of new features into it. So you're probably familiar with Cortana (the new voice assistant), the Edge browser (their replacement for Internet Explorer), the newly resurrected Start m ...more
Super Mario Brothers! No, wait... Super Meat Boy! Yep, that's right. Meat. As in "cube" steak. As in a square piece of beef with eyes and a shitty grin, who just happens to be in love with a band-aid. I have no idea why. And no matter how shocked you are to see your dinner on ...more
In order for this tutorial to work, you will need a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch. Once you have this, download the OpenSSH protocol from Cydia and then download WinSCP onto your PC. Once you've hooked everything up and logged in, navigate through your Applications directory ...more
You don't need a Mac to hack into your iPod Touch. Don't get left behind just because you prefer to use a PC. You can jailbreak your iPod on a PC by downloading the appropriate firmware and putting it to use. This video will show you how to jailbreak you iPod Touch on Windows.
In this case modding video tutorial, you'll learn how to install a cigarette lighter-style 12-volt accessory outlet into a PC case. Charge your cell phone and other accessories directly from your case with the hack outlined in this video. For detailed, step-by-step instruction ...more
Okay, what's the greatest prank you can play on a friend in this day of technology? Mess with his computer! This computer prank video tutorial will show you how to fake a virus on Windows by creating a shortcut. It's that simple. Just by creating a shortcut, you could totally ...more
Paste this code: shutdown -s -t 10 -c "Your Message Here" One of our viewers brought up that -s would simply shut down your PC, and not keep restarting it. To do so, substitute -s for -r and you should be set! Youtuber ricsto also commented that holding shift after the start ...more
Don't throw away that old keyboard! You can make a sweet wallet with the circuit sheets inside! Inspired by this Instructables project. Hack together your own cool wallet with this mod video. You Will Need * A desktop computer keyboard, preferably a PC * A screwdriver * A rul ...more
Watch this video to learn how to install PS1 games on your Sony PSP. This cool hack will allow you to play original Play Station One games on your PSP. Here are the links needed: (1) http://dl.qj.net/AutoPopstation4-General-Tools-Utilities-PSP-Tools-Utilities-on-PC/pg/12/fid/1 ...more
Are you smarter than the average bear? Show the world by using Yogi Bear as your Black Ops playercard emblem. This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw a custom Homer Simpson emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor. Layer 1: Oval Thin (Page 1 ...more
Unlock the "Closer Analysis: Hidden Intel" trophy in Call of Duty: Black Ops! This achievement is won by finding the hidden intelligence documents in Missions 1, 2 & 4. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call of Duty series of military ...more
Want to earn the "Sally Likes Blood" achievement on the Regular difficulty setting in the single-player campaign of Call of Duty: Black Ops? Here's how you do it. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call of Duty series of military-theme ...more
Want to learn how to do quick scoping in BO? It's easy: use the variable scope and zoom in to the second or third level of magnification. Voilà. No more two-second delay when shooting. For a complete walkthrough of how to quick scope, watch this gamer's guide. Call of Duty 7 ...more
Interested in hacking the power button on your Windows PC to put your computer to sleep instead of shutting it down? This Windows 7 tutorial will show you how it's done! It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process ...more
Want to see whether your PC is being accessed by hackers? Netstat (network statistics) is a command-line tool that displays network connections (both incoming and outgoing), routing tables, and a number of network interface statistics. It is available on Unix, Unix-like, and W ...more
Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. We will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. Search Systm on WonderHowTo for more DIY episod ...more
In this "super" video tutorial, you'll learn how to convert a Super Nintendo controller to PC controller. Now, dig deep into your garage and pull out those old SNES pads (or controllers) and get ready for some "super" modding! This Super NES hack will convert the controller t ...more
WikiLeaks. In recent weeks, it's been the hottest topic on the web. It's been attacked on a multinational level by political influence peddling. First, U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman swayed Amazon's decision to stop hosting WikiLeaks. Then, Tableau Software removed graphs from th ...more
Our hacked Kinect series has demonstrated amply how the Kinect is changing the worlds of business, art, medicine and robotics. But where does it go from here? That will be determined by the thousands of dedicated DIYers out there doing work like you've seen here over the last ...more
Gamers like myself who have switched back and forth between Skyrim on PC and Xbox lack the ability to share game saves. This really sucks. I love playing Skyrim on a console. It's a very comfortable, easy and relaxed gaming experience. You don't have to worry about your frame ...more
It's gigantic! It can handle over 100 simultaneous touch points! It has a curvature of 135 degrees! And best of all, it is not the newest, insanely expensive gadget to hit the market. Instead, this touchscreen was hacked together with a bunch of PCs, video cameras, projectors ...more
The world has been overflowing with Microsoft Kinect hacks, each more amazing than the last. The latest innovation, created by a group of engineers at USC, promises an exciting future in gaming (and gets gamers off their asses). The program is called FAAST, and allows for full ...more
This past Sunday, a group called Gnosis launched a massive hacker attack on Gawker media, one of the web's most popular blog networks (Lifehacker, Gizmodo, Jezebel, io9, Jalopnik, Kotaku, Deadspin and Fleshbot). 1.3 million registered users' passwords were compromised, and 188 ...more
Why should PC users have all the fun? This video shows you how you can download and install a copy of Cheat Engine onto your Mac computer. Now you too can hack all the online games like FarmVille and Pet Society!
Looking to get an extra edge on your Robot Rage game? If you're playing on a Mac, you'll need the app IHaxGames; and if you're playing on a PC, you'll need to get Cheat Engine. Then, just watch the video to find out how to cheat!
Whether you're looking for just one or two items, or want to dramatically increase your inventory, you can use these programs to hack into MineCraft and edit or cheat your inventory. This video shows you how to cheat on both a Mac and PC.
Use the same bomb that Liberty Prime does in Fallout 3! This cheat only works for the PC, since you will need to open the dev console in order to hack the game and give yourself all the weapons and bombs.
How to hack games on a Mac using iHaxGamez. This is useful for any of the facebook/myspace games. How to hack flash games, using a Mac. Recently, Household hacker made a tutorial on how to do this for PC, I thought I'd show the world how to do it on a mac. iHaxGamez Commando ...more
Learn how to Throw WaterBalloons/SnowBalls Fast in Yoville. Download the WPE to get fast throwing capabilities in this Facebook flash app. WPE Pro Download Link: http://rapidshare.com/files/60548160/... This is a YoVille hack for Windows. It is PC only and will not work with ...more
This shows how to use your RC car controller on PC games and RC simulator with RcJoyCon USB-3CH R1. This will let you control the PC using the RC car wheels instead of a mouse and keyboard. This is a very cool hack and the step by step instructions get you up and running and p ...more
Here's a hack to make your sims look naked in The Sims 2 game.
A hack for your PDA. Use your PDA as a 13" LCD Wall Projector. Use Pocket PC, videoPod,PSP or others! Watch Youtube clips if you have wireless! Step by Step. Make in under 5 mins!
Learn how to hack save states on the PCSX2 Playstation 2 emulator for the PC. By editing the save states you can change the save points in a game and give yourself more items. This tutorial requires the use of a hex editor.
In this tutorial, learn how to connect your Xbox 360 to your PC by hacking it all together. This will help you use Windows Media Center on both devices and take advantage of all its features.
This is a really simple video guide on how to install Hackintosh OSx86 (Mac OS X) on a PC. OSx86 is a portmanteau of OS X and x86, a so-called collaborative hacking project to run Mac OS X computer operating system on a non-Apple brand personal computer, with x86 architecture ...more
This is a nifty tutorial guide on how to tether your hacked iPhone or iPhone 3G to a windows computer for use as a high speed modem. Just Jailbreak your iPhone using one of the many tutorials on WonderHowTo, and install 3proxy. This video explains the rest of the configuration ...more
Peter Answers is a fun website online that you can use to play pranks on your friends. This site is easy to access, free and requires no downloads. Peter Answers is an online fortune teller than you can hack to make it look like he is 'all knowing.' This site will seem innocen ...more
Bored and feel like customizing your Windows XP? Check out this tutorial and learn how to hack Windows and change the text on your "Start" menu button. With this video, you will learn how to change this icon, step by step. You can then turn the menu button into anything you'd ...more
There are so many hackers around these days, and they are becoming very smart. So smart that they have successfully taken down many government websites. The most recent attack was on the Department of Justice (DOJ). To read about the history of these hackers, check out Wikiped ...more
This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw a Yoshi playercard emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor. Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call of Duty series of military-themed first-person shooter vide ...more
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Use Genmoji to Create Custom Emoji That Work Just Like Regular Emoji in Messages, Notes, and More
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Make Typing Text Easier to Read on iPhone, iPad, or Mac with Apple's Hover Typing Tool
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Change the Default Web Browser App on Your iPhone to Open Links in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and More
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Remove Unwanted Objects, People, and Distractions in Photos on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
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Quickly Pixelate Faces in Photos on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Blur Out People's Identities
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New Menu Lets You Set Default Apps on Your iPhone or iPad for Calling, Messaging, Emailing, Web Browsing, and More
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30 Must-Know New Features in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 That'll Make You Want to Update
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Easily Record Phone Calls on Your iPhone and Get Auto-Generated Transcripts and Summaries
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Download and Install iOS 18.2 Beta or iPadOS 18.2 Beta to Try New iPhone or iPad Features First
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Apple Music's 17 Hidden Features and Changes You Might've Missed on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
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Apple's Latest Podcasts App Update Brings 7 Must-Try Features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15
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Apple's Big TV App Update Gives You 10 New Features and Changes to Enhance Your Viewing Experience
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Link to Specific Start Times in Apple Podcasts Episodes from iPhone, iPad, Mac, or the Web Player
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Everything You Can Do with the Camera Control Button on Your iPhone 16 or 16 Pro
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Always-Updated List of Apps That Support the Camera Control Button on iPhone 16 Series Models
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Use Genmoji to Create Custom Emoji That Work Just Like Regular Emoji in Messages, Notes, and More
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Create an Admin User Account Using CMD Prompt (Windows)
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Make Typing Text Easier to Read on iPhone, iPad, or Mac with Apple's Hover Typing Tool
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See Passwords for Wi-Fi Networks You've Connected Your Android Device To
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Sensitive Info You Black Out in Images Can Be Revealed with a Few Quick Edits on Your iPhone
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Follow the 2024 Election Results in Real Time with Apple News' Live Activity for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
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Remove Unwanted Objects, People, and Distractions in Photos on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
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16 Harry Potter Spells for Siri That Turn Your iPhone into a Magical Elder Wand
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CC in a Physical Business Letter
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30 Must-Know New Features in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 That'll Make You Want to Update
Modular Origami:
How to Make a Cube, Octahedron & Icosahedron from Sonobe Units
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Keep Your Night Vision Sharp with the iPhone's Hidden Red Screen
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Find Vulnerable Webcams Across the Globe Using Shodan
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Change Text Color and Background Highlights in Apple Notes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — The Official Way
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Find Identifying Information from a Phone Number Using OSINT Tools
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Tell if Your 'Expired' Eggs Are Still Good to Eat
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Use Odin to Flash Samsung Galaxy Stock Firmware
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Turn Any Website into a Full-Screen App on Your iPhone
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The Complete Guide on How to Build a Crystal Radio—Plus How They Work
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20 Surprisingly Practical Uses for Apple AirTags
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The Complete Guide to Flashing Factory Images on Android Using Fastboot
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Crack Password-Protected Microsoft Office Files, Including Word Docs & Excel Spreadsheets
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Master SCRABBLE & Win Every Game
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New Menu Lets You Set Default Apps on Your iPhone or iPad for Calling, Messaging, Emailing, Web Browsing, and More
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12 New Home Screen Features iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Has for Your iPhone or iPad
Android for Hackers:
How to Turn an Android Phone into a Hacking Device Without Root
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Create and Manage Reminders Without Ever Leaving the Calendar App on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
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Activate Your Samsung Galaxy's Vault to Keep Your Apps, Files, and History Safe from Prying Eyes and Hackers
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This Is the Quickest Way to Add a New Contact on Any Phone
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Set a Charging Limit on Your Android Device to Avoid Excess Battery Wear
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Stealing Wi-Fi Passwords with an Evil Twin Attack
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Gain SSH Access to Servers by Brute-Forcing Credentials
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The Fastest Way to Toggle Your Pixel's Flashlight On/Off — Even When Your Screen Is Locked
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Welcome to Math Craft World! (Bonus: How to Make Your Own Paper Polyhedra)
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Use Metasploit's WMAP Module to Scan Web Applications for Common Vulnerabilities
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Create a Tangent Line with Excel
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Add Repos to Sileo So You Can Find More Jailbreak Tweaks to Install
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Here's the Difference Between Real 5G & Fake 5G
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Load Kali Linux on the Raspberry Pi 4 for the Ultimate Miniature Hacking Station
