Hacking Question?

Question

Is it possible to hack a computer through IP address. What i mean is: is it possible to gain access to files on a computer if you know the IP address of the pc?

Answer 1

Yes it possible but a good firewall will stop it.

You need to have expertise to hack like that!!

Answer 2

And the answer is, if the owner is an idiot.  

In any case you will need more than just an IP address, even if the owner is an idiot!

There has to be some vulnerable access on the other end in order to access the machine. Since most people at least run some sort of firewall, on by default with Windows (even most dsl modems these days will block inbound traffic unless that traffic is requested.)

So yes, its possible with just an IP to find a machine that is open but just the IP itself is nothing more than an IP.  Its like knowing my phone number.. so you can call me, but then its something else to get me to answer!

Answer 3

Yes - by all means it is possible. Of course one would have to bypass or go thru any security/authenticaion in order to do it.

Even a firewall or router can be hacked.