On that type in your routers user name and password, if this is still set to default settings then you should consult your router’s manual to find the default user name and password. In your preferred internet browser type in the address you copied down and it should take you to your router’s page. Copy down the default gateway address, it should be in the #.#.#.# format. If you have a wireless connection (wifi) then scroll down until you see Wireless LAN adapter or something similar. If you have an ethernet connect to scroll down until you see your ethernet adapter. This will show all ip address related to your computer and router. To bring up command prompt hit pull up your search bar and type in cmd open the command prompt. To find this we most go into command prompt. However an easy way is to use your routers ip address.
There are many different types of routers and how to change passwords depends on which company router you have. Your wifi should always be protected by a password. There are two different passwords that should be changed: the router password and the WiFi password. As annoying as it is to change passwords it is one of the easiest ways to prevent others from accessing your computer or network. Default passwords especially on routers is one of the easiest ways to encourage hackers to come after your system. If you fnd any these on your computer I recommend uninstalling and removing them.ģ. Here a list of some of the most common third party applications.
Outside of the default Windows programs there are many other pieces of software that allow remote access. On the same page there should be a section called “Remote Desktop” make sure you have the “Don’t allow remote connections to this computer option” selected.ī. In the new window there should be a box that is labeled “Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer.” Make sure this option is unchecked. On Windows 10, go to your Windows search bar and type in “remote access” and click “Allow remote access to your computer”. The Windows remote desktop is easy to disable.Ī.
Again, Windows comes with this feature packaged in, though by default it is disabled. Remote desktop allows external users to use your entire desktop remotely. Another common backdoor hacking is remote access also know as remote desktop. If you do not see you do not have to worry about disabling it.Ģ. Telnet Server may not show up in the features. Otherwise click the check mark and the box should now be empty and you are all set.
In the opened program, scroll down the list until you come across “Telnet Client” and “Telnet Server” if the square to the left of it is empty, no work needs to be done. A program should pop up called “Turn Windows features on or off.” Right click it and run as administrator.
Go to your search function on Windows and type in “windows features.” If you are running Windows 10 and do not see a search bar, then just hit the windows icon and start typing and it should pull up the search bar. We'll use Windows 10, but it works the same for most other versions. Disabling it is simple, most computers have it disabled by default but there is no harm in checking. While Telnet Client can send plain text versions of usernames and passwords which can be abused when connecting to a server. Telnet Server allows users remote access to the command prompt as well as some other features. With Microsoft operating systems one of the most common Windows Backdoors and easiest to remove is Telnet. One of these ways is to remove easy access points from your computer.ġ. There are, however, multiple ways to combat this. Backdoor Hacking is a term that refers to often hidden ways for hackers to gain access to someone’s system in one way or another. Windows Backdoors are a common way for hackers and malicious users to gain access to someone’s computer.