Can I track down a hacker?
Category: Internet
by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor
http://www.infopackets.com
Dear Dennis,
I want to know if there is a way to find out who is trying
to hack into your computer. I have the "remote address, local address, and
remote computer address." Someone tried twice, but my Norton Antivirus
stopped them (this time).
Merle A.
My Response:
Trying to hunt down a hacker is a waste of time, in my
opinion, especially if:
- There are a lot of "hackers" trying to hack you (there
usually is);
- The person you're attempting to track down is spoofing
you with their computer / IP (internet protocol) information.
Chances are that most hackers will do everything possible
to cover his/her tracks in an effort to thwart "being caught". Even
*if* you did take the time to pursue a hacker, you'd have to go through an
awful lot of mumbo jumbo, like:
- Contacting the Hacker's ISP (if you can locate it, and
if the hacker isn't spoofing an IP);
- Contacting a lawyer who will prosecute the hacker who
is most undoubtedly in another state -- perhaps in another country;
- Paying for a lawyer to prosecute the hacker
It's too much work if you ask me.
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