Security Holes

[Brian]

I plan to write a large article on security holes, and I was wondering if you guys could share simple tips here and there that we do and inadvertently create security holes in our computers, routers, or other devices.

Just post random security tips and ways people exploit certain security holes in programs or websites or computers.

[bluehairman]

I've been trying to think of something and I really can't. The biggest thing really is knowing what you give access to the Internet. Other than that I have nothing atm.

[soryy708]

Making a DLL to protect your software from being cracked / pirated is a nice idea, but by simply replacing the DLL, its all "fixed".
By going to a console window (usually in Windows) and typing ipconfig release, it releases your ip and prevents you from going on the net, unless youre experianced enough to get your IP back.

[TrigZu]

Checks are so so so important in programming, especially game programming.

For example, this shitty ass game scripter I know of made a clothing system type thing, where you can change your character model to different looking people... the problem... he didn't put in any checks. The user is able to send a simple console command and poof, be any model in the game. A water bottle, a dog, a large building... whatever the frak he/she wants!

[soryy708]

Lol well thats odd - But isnt that a debug exploit? I think the scripter made id for a debug system but forgot to get it out.

[Brian]

I'm not sure I can make this article, it's a gargantuan task, and it will require a lot of research. I think I should simplify the topic first, make it more specific, then I can write about it.

I'm thinking something like "Common ways to be infected"
or "How Viruses infect your computer" maybe...
or "What hackers don't want you to know" ?? maybe??? I m not sure.