在这个科技时代，有很多优秀的人试图创建优秀的网络来帮助像我们这样的人交流、与他人合作和获取信息。另一方面，也有一些不太好的人，出于各种原因，他们倾向于使用他们的计算机并进入网络并给他人造成麻烦。是的，他们是黑客(Hackers)。这些黑客总是在工作。
昨天，我们查看了计算机被黑的迹象以及如果您的计算机被黑了该怎么办(what to do if your computer has been hacked)。下一个浮现在脑海中的问题是为什么有人要破解我的电脑(Why would someone want to hack my computer)？让我们试着详细找到这个问题的答案。
黑客(Hacking)攻击是黑客试图以恶意意图获得对计算机资源的未经授权访问的过程。因此，黑客想要查看和使用您计算机上的数据，或者可能使用您的计算机对他人进行在线攻击。自从网络计算机被发明以来，黑客似乎就已经将利用网络作为他们的任务。现在，因为有可能连接所有设备；包括我们口袋里的那些，或者我们车上的那些；信息安全漏洞的风险比以往任何时候都大得多。黑客行为(Hacking)正在兴起，现在黑客更容易在我们不知情的情况下访问我们的文件。
针对计算机和网络的网络攻击(Cyber Attacks)有多种形式——从恶意软件注入到网络钓鱼到社会工程再到内部数据窃取。其他高级但常见的形式是DDoS 攻击(DDoS Attacks)、蛮力攻击、黑客攻击、使用直接黑客攻击或勒索(Brute Force attacks)软件(Ransomware)持有计算机系统（或网站）以勒索。
阅读下一篇(Read next)：适用于 Windows 10 的免费反黑客软件(Free Anti-hacker software for Windows 10)。
为什么有人想破解我的电脑
当我们想到黑客攻击时，我们总是认为敏感信息被窃取并用于获取一些经济利益。但这似乎不是有人想要破解我的电脑的唯一原因。
这些是有人想要破解您的计算机的原因：
- 将其用作Internet 中继聊天(Internet Relay Chat)( IRC ) 服务器，用于存储或DDoS 攻击(DDoS Attacks)。
- 刑事和经济利益
- 工业间谍
- 使其成为僵尸网络的一部分
- 为了乐趣和兴奋。
让我们来看看其中的一些。
1.使用我们的电脑
黑客可以入侵我们的计算机以使用它，原因如下：
- Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 服务器(Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server)：黑客可以将我们的 PC 用作IRC 服务器(IRC Server)。这是因为他们不想在自己的服务器上公开讨论他们的活动。
- 存储(Storage)：黑客可能希望将我们的 PC 用作其非法材料的存储设备。盗版(Pirated)软件、盗版音乐、色情和黑客工具是非法材料的一些例子。
- DDoS 攻击(DDoS Attack)：我们的 PC 可以用作DDoS攻击的一部分。黑客控制了许多计算机，试图在受害者的计算机上造成资源匮乏。
2. 犯罪所得
有一些黑客利用他们的黑客技能来塑造犯罪活动。在这里，黑客可能会入侵计算机以窃取用户的服务以及他们有价值的文件和信息。这可以在：
- 个人层面(Personal level)：在个人层面，黑客攻击个人计算机以获取密码和财务信息。他们可以使用这些信息来欺骗个人。
- 更大(Larger level)的层面：黑客团体可以将公司作为更广泛的犯罪行动的一部分。
3. 经济收益
黑客经常为经济利益而行动。他们可以单独或在协调的小组中这样做。许多职业犯罪分子利用黑客技术通过黑客技术赚钱。他们也这样做：
- 建立(Set)一个虚假的电子商务网站来收集信用卡详细信息
- 进入(Gain)包含信用卡详细信息的服务器
- 从事不同形式的信用卡欺诈
- 安装勒索软件。
4. 为乐趣、刺激和兴奋而破解
一些黑客试图破解系统来破解挑战。他们只是入侵我们的计算机以证明他们拥有的技能并破坏系统。当他们处于控制之下时，他们并不是真正有兴趣做任何恶意的人。
5. 其他原因
除了这些原因之外，我还发现了其他几个原因，为什么有人想在krebsonsecurity.com 的这张出色的信息图中入侵您的计算机。(infographic from krebsonsecurity.com.)您可以单击信息图(Infographic)以查看更大尺寸的信息图。
计算机(Computer)泄露越来越难预防
在试图找出为什么有人要入侵我的计算机的原因时，我还发现计算机入侵变得更容易执行。不幸的是，由于以下几个原因，很难预防：
- 广泛使用互联网(Internet)和网络连接
- (Secrecy)由在Internet(Internet)上工作的计算机系统提供的保密性
- 公开可用的大量且不断增长的黑客工具
- 越来越开放的无线网络
- 精通技术和计算机的孩子
- 被抓的可能性不大
任何连接到Internet的人都容易受到黑客攻击。此外，无论动机如何，黑客行为都会对个人和国家安全构成严重风险。
为了保持安全，请随时更新您的操作系统和安装的软件以消除所有软件漏洞，使用良好的安全软件(security software)并遵循安全计算最佳实践(safe computing best practices)和一般互联网安全提示。这里还有一些 技巧可以帮助您阻止黑客进入您的 Windows 计算机(tips that will help you keep Hackers out of your Windows computer)。
Why would someone want to hack my computer?
In this era of technology, there are many good people trying tо create excеllent networks to help people like us to communicate, work with others, and get information. Оn the other hand, there are some not-so-gоod people who for a variety of reasons, tend to use their computerѕ and make way into the networks and cause trouble to others. Yes, theу are the Hackers. These hackers are always at work.
Yesterday, we took a look at the signs of a hacked computer and what to do if your computer has been hacked. The next question to come to one’s mind is Why would someone want to hack my computer? Let’s try and find the answer to this question in detail.
Hacking is the process by which a hacker attempts to gain unauthorized access to computer resources with malicious intent. So, a hacker wants to see and use the data on your computer or maybe use your computer to carry out online attacks on others. Hackers seem to have considered exploiting networks to be their mission ever since the networked computers were invented. Now, since there is a possibility of connecting all devices; including the ones in our pockets, or the ones on our vehicle; the risk of an information security breach is much greater than ever before. Hacking is on the rise, and now it is much easier for hackers to access our files without our even knowing about it.
There are several forms of Cyber Attacks used against computers and networks – from malware injection to phishing to social engineering to the internal stealing of data. Other advanced but common forms are DDoS Attacks, Brute Force attacks, hacking, holding a computer system (or a website) for ransom using direct hack or Ransomware.
Read next: Free Anti-hacker software for Windows 10.
Why would someone want to hack my computer
When we think of hacking, we always think it’s the sensitive information being stolen and used for some financial gain. But this does not seem to be the only reason why would someone want to hack my computer.
These are the reasons why someone would want to hack your computer:
- To use it as an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server, for Storage or DDoS Attacks.
- Criminal & Financial gain
- Industrial espionage
- Make it a part of a Botnet
- For fun & excitement.
Let us take a look at some of these.
1. To use our computer
Hackers can hack our computer to use it for the following reasons-
- Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server: Hackers can use our PC as an IRC Server. This is because they don’t want to discuss their activities openly on their ‘own’ servers.
- Storage: Hackers might want to use our PC as a storage device for their unlawful materials. Pirated software, pirated music, pornography, and hacking tools are some examples of the unlawful materials.
- DDoS Attack: Our PC can be used as a part of a DDoS attack. The hackers control many computers in an attempt to cause resource starvation on a victim’s computer.
2. Criminal gain
There are some hackers who use their hacking skills to shape criminal activities. Here, the hackers might hack the computer to steal services of the user and also their valuable files and information. This can be done on:
- Personal level: On a personal level, hackers attack personal computers to get access to passwords and financial information. They can use such information to defraud the individual.
- Larger level: Groups of hackers can target companies as a part of a much wider criminal operation.
3. Financial gain
Hackers often act for financial gain. They can do this either individually or in coordinated groups. Many professional criminals use hacking to make money by using hacking techniques. They do this too:
- Set up a fake e-commerce site to collect credit card details
- Gain entry to the servers which contain credit card details
- Engage in different forms of credit card fraud
- Install Ransomware.
4. Hack for fun, thrill, and excitement
Some hackers try to hack a system to crack a challenge. They simply hack our computers to prove the skills they have and breach the systems. They are not really the ones interested in doing anything malicious when they are in control.
5. Other reasons
Apart from these reasons, I found several other reasons why someone want to hack your computer at this excellent infographic from krebsonsecurity.com. You may click on the Infographic to view it in the larger size.
Computer breaches getting harder to prevent
While trying to find reasons behind why would someone want to hack my computer, I also found that computer breaches have become much easier to execute. Unfortunately, it is much harder to prevent for several reasons:
- Extensive use of the Internet and network connectivity
- Secrecy provided by computer systems working over the Internet
- Large and growing numbers of hacking tools available openly
- More and more open wireless networks
- Tech and computer-savvy children
- The unlikeliness of being caught
Anyone connecting to the Internet is susceptible to being hacked. Also, regardless of motivation, hacking is a serious risk to personal and national security.
To stay safe, keep your operating system and installed software updated at all times to close all software vulnerabilities, use a good security software and follow safe computing best practices and general Internet Security tips. Here are some more tips that will help you keep Hackers out of your Windows computer.
