Re: Having a hacker over, risks?
Simple answer yes, you're machines are in danger. Do not let him in your house OR turn off your computer, unplug it and put it in the attic.lol Seriously, if this guy is a real hacker and has no morals...well I wouldn't let him in my house, but that is another story. But if this guy is good he can own you machines. Then again, if he's good he can do it today from where ever he's at by getting you to click a certain link, open a certain attachment etc.
Even if you use something like TrueCrpyt and encrypt all of your important data in vaults that cannot be cracked, he can still find away to install a keylogger and get your passwords. This guy does not need physical access to your machines but it just makes it easier if he really wants to do something.
My question is, how does a hacker, who has no morals and you don't trust, end up inviting himself to come stay with you and you don't say no? That is the weirdest part of the story to me.
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