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An overview of why websites are hacked, how databases are leaked through vulnerabilities and exposed backups, and the risks of weak password reset protocols.

Why Hack Websites? The Mechanisms of Data Leaks

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This lesson examines the fundamental motivations behind website hacking, ranging from installing miners and DDoS botnet recruitment to hacktivism and financial gain through stolen databases. It overviews common reasons for database leaks, including exploiting CMS vulnerabilities, unprotected backups, and utilizing search modifiers like Dorks. Additionally, the lesson analyzes a real-world scenario of exploiting weak password reset protocols where the lack of rate limits and the use of simple six-digit temporary keys allow attackers to brute-force accounts—especially targeting long-inactive profiles—with extreme efficiency.
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hackinghacktivismDDoS attacksminersDORCsCMS vulnerabilitiesbackupsbrute forcerate limit