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So i wont put names
1.A recovered B's msn account using there secret question? Just by knowing the answer.Then changed recovery and password
2.A then used B's email to change the password on social networking site (bebo)
Is this illegal in uk?...
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24th Apr 2009, 10:10
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Is This a Crime? Accessing someone elses Hotmail
So i wont put names
1.A recovered B's msn account using there secret question? Just by knowing the answer.Then changed recovery and password 2.A then used B's email to change the password on social networking site (bebo) Is this illegal in uk? |
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24th Apr 2009, 12:00
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Is This a Crime? Accessing someone elses Hotmail
Guessing someones password through any means is called social engineering and yes it is illegal to access a password protected account without permission.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_...ring_(security)
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24th Apr 2009, 12:13
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ok thanks ;)
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24th Apr 2009, 18:12
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LOL SOMEONE was trying to be a prankster and is now worried.............
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26th Apr 2009, 13:14
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Is This a Crime? Accessing someone elses Hotmail
 Never a good idea to try and twist security like this. At least you did the smart thing and checked first - or at least, I hope you did.. do I need to check I can still log on?!?
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