2006-08-27 00:34:12 · 12 answers · asked by markbriones 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Are you from this century! They already did it! Some hackers hacked into Microsoft's computers & "stole" Windows source code several years ago. They haven't caught them yet & I bet they won't!
Many believe that this has to do with all this viruses that infect Windows. (If they know how Windows work they can create virus that take advantage of Windows' disadvantages).
2006-08-27 02:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by Christos :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best hackers in the world probably *could* hack into his personal PC. However, the best hackers *also* keep track of this really odd notion called "risk/benefit analysis" - basically, what could I get from the attack, and what are the risks involved?
Unless there's some specific piece of data they're trying to get for corporate espionage, they'd stay *away* from Bill's PC - it's just too risky, and too likely to attract attention.there's probably no data on his PC that would be comparable in worth to the $10M or so the hacker could get by nailing a bank or something, and there isn't even any brag value in it - who could he *tell*?
2006-08-27 17:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by Valdis K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a few simple precautions like virus checking, firewall, and high security options enabled in your browser, it is almost impossible for a normal "over-the-wire" hack. If you have all of that stuff enabled, a hacker would have to resort to what they call "social engineering": Tricking you into giving them your password or running their virus program.
I'm sure Bill Gates is on to all of those tricks, and is never even going to talk to a hacker posing as some authority figure. He has plenty of people to do that for him.
2006-08-27 09:04:29 · answer #3 · answered by pondering_it_all 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bill Gate's is so rich that he doesn't have a PC like we do. He has people to do the work for him.
2006-08-27 07:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by Texan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of his anger if it happened. He might look like a "Sissy Geek" but, he is one tough "Hombre". A man like him would not have to do anything himself, cause his friends would.
2006-08-27 07:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he uses Windows then yes
2006-08-28 07:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Regardless of how smart you are, there is always someone smarter than you.
2006-08-27 07:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
also they can get windows source code easily with ****** hacks.
just you should know he's ip address!
2006-08-27 13:13:22 · answer #8 · answered by Big Wex3D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless he is connected online, yeah i guess they could, they can hack the Pentagon why not
2006-08-27 07:40:47 · answer #9 · answered by futurehero5200 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why are you asking??? are you thinking about doin it?? should the authorities know about this????
2006-08-27 07:40:09 · answer #10 · answered by chazzer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋