Hacking devices sold on eBay

The London News.Net
Monday 24th September, 2007

Online security experts have warned that hacking kits, which enable criminals to break into personal email and bank accounts, are being sold on eBay.

PC Tools, suppliers of computer security products, have warned that hackers can buy the software to spy on peoples’ computers.

PC Tools has warned that consumers can buy DVD's loaded with hacking programs.

The hacking virus is usually sent via an email that masquerades as an image or joke.

The warning follows a report that Internet crime has become a major commercial activity worth billions of dollars.

eBay is the most visited commercial site in the world and allows people to buy and sell goods and services.

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ishmel
09-27-07, 09:20 AM

Hacking devices sold on eBay

ishy is reasearcing for a papre on hacking

deancain
09-22-08, 07:26 AM

hi

gusto ko magkaroon ng hack

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