Forum Thread: Just Got Swatted...

Overflow:

How are you still online? Didn't the police limit or block your Internet access? Usually when law enforcement comes in, the first thing they do is cut off your Internet access.

Since when does swat do knock and talks in full gear?

Considering the apparent demise of Overflow, I'd like you all to read this article I wrote a year ago titled "The Legal Consequences of Hacking".

He who is humble is confident and wise. He who brags is insecure and lacking.

I also doubt this is legitimate; his introduction thread states that he's 21 and looking at taking the Certified Ethical Hacker exam soon. An exam which requires at least 2 years in an Information Security position to even sit.

ghost_

Yeah, I'm calling bullshit on this.

Last night someone called him out on blatantly plagiarizing a tutorial, kind of killing his credibility.

And then the next day he deletes the tutorial and also has what appears to be the most chill, civilized swatting in history. Oh, and he's a 16 year-old protege who is hacking the Israeli government, but whose opsec is so poor some kid on minecraft doxxed him.

Tutorial (since deleted) -- http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:TgAIZNt-OA8J:null-byte.wonderhowto.com/how-to/stay-anonymous-do-recon-and-hack-target-0163008/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Original tutorial, published August 2014:
http://leaksource.info/2014/08/09/hack-back-a-diy-guide-for-those-without-the-patience-to-wait-for-whistleblowers/

But now you're not being taken seriously because you lied.

ghost_

I would probably deal with those problems rather than brag on an online forum.

I mean, that's if said problems exist at all.

ghost_

Actually, I'm not autistic. I'm just not stupid.

You, however...

You should probably calm down. Nice attempt at social engineering, though.

Silly little script kiddie.

ghost_

Agreed, we don't hate you.

However, I do not come onto this site to be verbally abused by some petulant child desperately seeking approval and praise from people online.

I've been coming here for a long time to help people understand what is being taught here and I will continue to do so.

So I would appreciate it if you never spoke to me in that manner again, Over Flow.

ghost_

"I keep logs of my chats. Highly encrypted though. They'll need to give some sort of help in order to get them." "I'm fucked. I've done more then just a 'Bank'. Ive had a few problems with DDoSing, too... Many govts and corporations.... Lets just say..." Braggadocio...?..

But in the opening post you said they saw what you were doing and asked? The lid was open encryption open and you could not of unplugged or logged out if SWAT was looking at you with shattered doors and windows around you right? I'm just curious and all

Hey, gothic is cool alright?

Be this true or not, if I were doing stuff like this, I'd keep a keyboard shortcut to erase all my conversation logs and logs in general just in case.

If (thisPost === true) {
console.log("Good story, nice intentions, and bad luck getting caught. Good luck with the trial, dude.")
} else {

console.log("You don't have to lie about your age or make up stories to be liked, many people here are young and respected for what they know, not by how old they are")

}

If you feel somehow underestimated or wanted to look good at people's eyes, Null Byte is all for it. But the way you tried to push it so far with this lies doesn't make you honor. The cover? Was over from the beginning, not even going to mentione any other contradiction. Not only this, you've also been tricking those users who initially tought you were legit. But who cares while you are behind a screen, right?

We all spend time to contribute to this dream, we'd like to be respected.
We are flesh humans too, a "sorry" would have been enough.

-Grabs popcorn-

Hell yeah, finally some drama on this site :D
And I love it

-Defalt

Yes, only a script-kiddie, poseur would say that.

So much of the story rung false. The fact that he was online right after being "swatted". Bragging about his exploits online where they could be used against him in court. Bragging about exploits that he obviously did not even understand.

In addition, everything he posted here on Null Byte is plagiarized.

ya know...I really trusted this guy. He said he was 21 on and taking an exam...then we found out he's 16. He posted a how to...then we found out he plagiarized.

To me, he seemed trustworthy before the plagiarism. After that, I began to have my doubts, but still respected him as a valued member to this community. Then I saw the swatting. I was worried, until he said he's 16. Honestly, I'm disappointed. Not only at him, but at myself for believing the things he said. As I'm sure many others here are as well. Disappointed, angry, upset. Because this is a trusted community. One that everybody felt comfortable with stating real things and coming up with new material for the community.

I mean, I'm 16 as well. I just started to truly learn about hacking. I straight up said I used to be a skidd, but nobody talked down to me for that. They were happy that I A.) admitted it, and B.) I'm interested in actually learning about hacking and the things that go on behind/because of it. I've never been talked down to or lied to directly by any member of the community, and I continue to show that same respect towards everybody here, as you should have as well. No, we don't hate you, but it will take time for you to earn our trust back.

Also, this shows a few valuable lessons. 1.) You can't hide things from hackers and forensic specialists. 2.) There's no point in lying, especially if you're going to be treated as an equal. 3.) Once you lie about something, you won't be trusted for a while. (if at all).

Well said, Appledash48 !

Let's keep this a safe and trusted community for everyone.

Agreed. Show respect for others in the community by being upfront and honest.

There is no shame in age or abilities (or lack thereof), if you're willing to learn, that's good enough for me.

ghost_