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i mean like on his computer he sees what you do in a seperate window.. but doesnt act on anything on your computer????

2006-07-18 08:15:54 · 19 answers · asked by helix 3 in Computers & Internet Security

is hacking like having a network with another computer.. or is it possible to monitor what you are clicking on right now?

2006-07-18 08:17:12 · update #1

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If your computer is hacked into the hacker can do anything they want to your computer just as if they were sitting at your desk using your keyboard.
MOST times they use your computer so you wont notice. They can get it to generate randome e-mail addresses and send out there own spam. Or use your machine to generate requests to a single website along with thousands of other machings. Causing a Denial Of Service Attack and virtually shutting down that website.
They can if they want also read and or destroy ALL your data.

To help protect your computer from being hacked I run the following.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)


The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)

The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version

AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.

These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.

The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)

for further information on computer safety. http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html

2006-07-18 09:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 1 0

There are various methods which people can use to monitor you activity. I will list a few.
1. They can watch exactly what is on you rmonitor from theirs.
2. They can hijack the information which your computer sends and recieves. For example AIM convo's and search queries.
3. They can install a key logger which will send them a list of every key you press on your keyboard. This can give them credit card info and passwords.

All this is possible if your security is relaxed and somebody wishes to target you. Ensure that you have the Windows Firewall turned on, good anti virus and change your passwords regularly. This will minimize the risk of being a victim.

2006-07-18 08:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by MacDaddy 1 · 0 0

In theory yes - use a program that monitors up the other 4 pc's in my home. Usually its one of my kids yelling for help for something so I switch over the network and can see everything they see and control the machine or not.

Some other monitoring tools take snap shots of where you are and email themselves to a specific email address.

Those programs tend to have to be 'installed' by someone on your machine. If you have a firewall setup that also has to be comprimised for active monitoring as in the first example.

So the short answer is yes its possible

2006-07-18 08:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Panther 3 · 0 0

Yes, but only if software has been installed on your machine that allows him to do it.

Unless there is some personal interest in you by someone with the skills to do that, odds are very good that you are safe from someone peeping on your activities like that. More likely are the number of malware programs that can be installed that monitor your internet access, and send passwords back to a host server automatically. Trojans and viruses like that are set to infect all the PCs they can no matter who owns it.

Your best way to be safe is to have an up-to-date virus checker, a firewall, and software like Ad-Aware to scan for programs that aren't technically viruses but that still do things you do not want.

2006-07-18 08:21:41 · answer #4 · answered by GreyyGuy 2 · 0 0

Yes - You nailed it on the head Bub. The other thing a hacker can do is take complete control over your pc. It's really weird to see someone else moving your mouse.

Have fun.

2006-07-18 08:18:48 · answer #5 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 0 0

Yes

2006-07-18 08:17:34 · answer #6 · answered by EG345 4 · 0 0

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2016-10-08 01:39:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

They could, but that defeats the purpose of what they are doing. They are usually trying to get data or cause harm, so just sitting and watching isn't accomplishing anything.

2006-07-18 08:17:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

some companies DO monitor what their employees are doing on their computers.

2006-07-18 08:18:26 · answer #9 · answered by Air 4 · 0 0

Yes.. I see exactly what you're doing ALL the time.. and EXACTLY what you click on.

What was up with your answer to that last question?

Get off Yahoo! Answers!

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2006-07-18 08:18:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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