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How Utilities are Obtained |
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Some basic utilities come with the computer that Vince sets you up with. Others utilities must be obtained and their is an online service that offers such, Solid Software Solutions. They are an internet based company that offers cheap software and updates for an annual subscription fee.
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About the SS Server |
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After you have created your new account, Vince will show you around and give you the tutorial. Once that has been taken care of he will inform you that he has contacted Solid Software on your behalf and shortly after you will receive an official services offer. To subscribe the SS service, all you have to do is reply to the e-mail, or create a new e-mail with the subject or content, "subscribe". If at any time you wish to cancel your membership, you can send him an e-mail with the subject or content, "unsubscribe". If at any time you are unable to make the annual subscription payments they will notify you that your membership has been suspended, and you will have to re-subscribe. After you have subscribed and they have received your payment which could take up to 2 hours of game time, they will send you a confirmation e-mail with your login credentials to their file server and a listing of current utilities and exploits.
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Installing & Uninstalling |
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One of the unique features of Street Hacker, is that the OS system allows you to run self-extractors, or installers. Essentially what this does, is it takes the contents of the package and copies the files to the correct locations on your hard disk. Each installer when run also extracts an uninstaller so you can remove programs easily. Most installers you will find come from the SS file server. Regardless if your viewing the installer from the GUI file explorer or the terminal window, when run the installer will launch and begin extracting.
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About Encrypters |
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What is Encryption? |
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Encryption is the process of inducing file manipulation with the aid of a programmed algorithm. In other words encryption is used to secure important documents and files since it renders them unusable without the decryption key (password). Different algorithms encrypt files in methods that are harder to decode than others and thus there are different levels, so-to-speak, of encryption.
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Why use Encryption |
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Encryption is used widely everywhere especially by businesses to secure files for authorized individuals. It is also used online as a form of protection when sending sensitive packets. During game play, encryption is to be used when you want to secure a file or group of files for an employer that requires the data to remain protected.
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What can be Encrypted? |
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Files that are completely intact can be encrypted or decrypted. Folders cannot be encrypted or decrypted. In addition, files that are under system supervision may not be modified.
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How to Encrypt Files |
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Step1: Uninstall all other Encrypters
Step2: Install Desired Encryption Package
Step3: Issuing the Command
You will be able to utilize the program via your console terminal. The instructional command to encrypt a file is encrypt:[File Path]
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About Decrypters |
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What is Decryption? |
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Decryption is the process of reversing encryption. Since there are so many encryption algorithms, there are also just as many for decryption, which can make the recovery of secured files often difficult. Depending on what algorithm was used to encrypt the target file, it will take longer to decrypt.
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Why use Decryption? |
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Decryption is commonly used to access encrypted files which you do not have explicit authorization to view or modify. Without decryption you would not be able to access encrypted files.
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What can be Decrypted? |
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Files that are completely intact and have been encrypted can be decrypted.
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How to Decrypt Files |
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Step1: Uninstall all other Decrypters
Step2: Install Desired Decryption Package
Step3: Issuing the Command
You will be able to utilize the program via your console terminal.
The instructional command to decrypt a file is decrypt:[File Path]
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About Archivers (Compression) |
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What is Compression? |
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Compression is another form of file manipulation which will overall compact the size of the file. It is in some ways a type of encryption; however, compression does not require an input key (password).
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Why Compress Files? |
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Compression is very widely used everywhere, especially over the internet, because it makes transitions faster. Streaming audio, MP3's, & pictures are all encoded using some type of compression which enables you to receive them faster.
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When to use Compression |
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Compression is used when you want to send a file, particularly large ones over the internet because it will drastically reduce the required time to do so. You can also use compression to save disk space.
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What can be Compressed? |
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Files that are completely intact can be compressed. Folders and files under system supervision may not be modified.
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How to Compress Files |
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Step1: Uninstall any other Archivers
Step2: Install Desired Archiving Package
Step3: Issuing the Command
You will be able to utilize the program via your console terminal.
The instructional command to compress a file is zip:[File Path]
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About Archivers (Decompression) |
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What is Decompression? |
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Decompression is the reversal of Compression, returning a file to a deflated state.
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Why Decompress Files? |
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Without decompression you would not be able to access compressed files.
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What can be Decompressed? |
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Files that are completely intact and compressed can be decompressed. Folders and files under system supervision may not be modified.
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How to Decompress Files |
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Step1: Uninstall any other Archivers
Step2: Install Desired Archiving Package
Step3: Issuing the Command
You will be able to utilize the program via your console terminal.
The instructional command to decompress a file is unzip:[File Path]
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About the IP Scanner |
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What is an IP Address? |
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An IP address is a series of 4 nodes. Each node is a number ranging between 1 & 254 separated with a dot "." Each server or box connected to the internet is assigned a wide area network, WAN IP address that identifies that system. Some IP addresses are static, which means they never change, while most change every few days or every time the user connects to the internet.
Example: 22.185.241.67
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What is an IP Scanner? |
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An IP Scanner is a program that attempts to get a response from every WAN IP address between a range you designate by sending out tiny packets. When the program returns the results, it will have compiled a list of all the active servers between that range.
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When to IP Scan |
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An IP Scan is usually one of the first things you do unless you already know your target remote server WAN IP address. If all you have is a server name then it would be more useful to run a whois scan.
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Using the IP scanner |
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Step1: Install an IP scanner Step2: Connect to the Internet Step3: Know your Search Range Pick a starting and ending WAN IP address to be entered as parameters for the scan. Two examples of WAN IP addresses are 24.131.102.175 & 26.12.250.65. Make sure that the ending address is greater than the starting. In addition, do not separate the first nodes greatly, otherwise it will take the scanner longer to process.
Step4: Issuing the Command You will be able to utilize the program via your console terminal. The instructional command to run the IP scanner is ipscan:[StartingIP],[Ending IP] or ipscan:24.131.102.175,26.12.250.65
Step5: Waiting for Scan Results Depending on what type of internet connection your notebook supports, you may have to wait longer for scan results. It will also take longer if you increase the separation of the starting and ending address parameters.
Step6: Selecting a Target & Using the Port Scanner After the IP scan has completed, with any luck there will be a listing of active systems and their IP addresses. Choose one of the WAN IP addresses and then continue with a Port Scan.
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About the Port Scanner |
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What is a Port Scanner? |
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A port scanner is a program that attempts to connect to a host IP address by essentially seeing what doors or "ports" are open. After the scanner has completed it will return which ports it has found to be open. The results will also be returned with the standard name for that port and its typical classification.
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Why Port Scan? |
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The main reason for running a port scan on a designated WAN IP address is to gain info on the server. As a result of running a port scan you will have a detailed list of what ports are vulnerable on the remote system; hence, you can then select the best plan of attack.
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When to Port Scan |
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You will want to run a port scan after you have a remote WAN IP address. To retrieve an active WAN IP address, run an IP Scan or Whois Scan.
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Using the Port Scanner |
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Step1: Install a Port Scanner Step2: Know your Target View IP Scan or Whois Scan to learn how to obtain an active WAN IP address.
Step3: Issuing the Command You will be able to utilize the program via your console terminal. The instructional command to run the Port Scanner is pscan:[WANIP Address] or pscan:24.131.102.175
Step4: Waiting for Scan Results Depending on what type of internet connection your notebook supports, you may have to wait longer for scan results.
Step5: Prepare to Connect Once the port scanner has returned a listing of running and open ports on the target system, the next step is to connect.
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Port Classifications |
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When a port scanner returns results, it attempts to classify each active port. The usual classifications are File Upload, Connection, and Miscellaneous. A File Upload port is generally open. No work is required to attempt to connect to these port. Connection ports are ports running server applications requiring login credentials. You will have to have an account to access this port. If you do not have an account you can always attempt a brute force login or run an exploit script. Lastly the Miscellaneous ports are less frequently used; therefore, you will have to find a custom exploit to open it for a connect.
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Port Scanning Tip |
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After the port scan has returned the open ports on the remote server, you want to check for any File Upload ports as they are the easiest to connect to.
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