Nokia cell phone hacking codes

These 3 codes work on 90% of Nokia phones;




*#06#=Display the IMEI (Standard GSM command, works on all phones)
*#0000#=Display the firmware version and date


*#92702689#=Here you can view the S/N and the IMEI as well as the life timer (newer models). The date the phone left the factory and the date it was purchased. If your phone has been repaired the date of the repair is also visible. You will need to turn the phone off to exit this menu. Newer phones simply require you to press ok.

The following codes are specific to older series 40 phones; (Entering the following codes will restart the phone)*4720#=Activates Half Rate, Half Rate is 5.6kbit/s and uses half the bandwidth at the cost of call quality. Network operators often activate half rate on overloaded towers during peak times to save costs.#4720#=Deactivates Half Rate*3370#=Activates Enhanced Full Rate, EFT attempts to match wire quality. The calls are 12.2kbit/s and are not supported by all operators. It is compatibale with the hightest AMR mode.#3370#=Deactivates Enhanced Full Rate*#746085685#=Display the SIM clock status

The following codes are phone specific or phase related;*#7220#=Activate the GPRS PCCCH support (Packet Common Control Channel)*#7230#=Deactivate the GPRS PCCCH support*#7760#=Display the manufacturing serial number

This only works on the 3310 and 3330;*#67705646#=Clear the operator logo, the logo will be reset to the default network operator logo.

The following codes work on newer series 40 & series 60/80 phones;*#2820#=Display the Bluetooth MAC address (Phone must have a built in bluetooth adapter)*#7370925538#=Reset the mobile wallet (Phone must have the mobile wallet feature)*#7370#=Soft-format the memory (Symbian)*#7780#=Reset to factory defaults, confirmation required (also known has a Hard-format), all phone contents will be wiped clean 

Increase Security by Enabling Account Lockout in Windows 7

Although having separate Windows7 user accounts increases security, there are a few disadvantages to overcome when there are many user accounts associated with one computer. The most important of these disadvantages is that more accounts mean that a hacker has that many more opportunities to gain unauthorized access to thecomputer or server.

One way to combat this disadvantage is to enable certain account policies that automatically limit a hacker’s ability to gain access to a user’s account. Enabling account lockout policies is one of the most powerful ways to thwart thieves, hackers, and other people wanting to steal your files, personal information, or other sensitive information .

Why Enable Lockout Policies?

Enabling lockout policies helps prevent unauthorized use of someone’s Windows 7 account. Of course, it doesn’t completely prevent unauthorized access; it simply makes it much harder for someone to continually input password after password when trying to gain access to someone’s account.

In work environments, employees often share account information such as usernames and passwords. Often, one employee will try to use another employee’s account by guessing at the password. Some social engineers will try to gain as much information about a user’s password and then attempt an intelligent guessing attack by trying different combinations of a password on an account. For these reasons and others, it makes sense to enable an account lockout policy.

How to Enable Windows 7 Account Lockout Policies

There are three Windows 7 policies associated with account lockouts. To view the current settings for these polices, begin by logging into Windows 7 with an account that has administrative privileges. Then, click on Start>All Programs>Administrative Tools>Local Security Policy.

In the left hand pane of the Local Security Policy window, locate and click on a folder titled Account Policies and then on the folder titled Account Lockout Policy.

Notice that there are only three policies located in the right hand pane. These are the policies that control account lockout. Right click on the policy titled Account Lockout Threshold and choose Properties from the menu. This policy is the one that enables account lockout and allows you to set values for the other two policies.

The Account Lockout Threshold is a security setting that determines the number of failed login attempts before that account is locked out. Possible values for this policy range from 0 to 999. A value of zero means that accounts are never locked out regardless of the number of failed login attempts.

Set this value to a reasonable number such as 5. You need to leave at least a few failed login attempts because of a misremembered password or because the user accidentally has Cap Locks on while attempting to login.

Click the OK button and notice that Windows 7 recommends you set the next two policies to 30 minutes each. Click the OK button and locate the next policy titledAccount Lockout Duration. Right click on it and select Properties from the menu.

Notice that Windows 7 has already set this policy to 30 minutes. This policy sets the number of minutes an account that has been locked out remains locked out before it is automatically unlocked.

You can set the account lockout duration to any value between 0 and 99,999 as long as it is equal to or greater than the Reset Account Lockout Counter Afterpolicy. After setting the Account Lockout Duration variable, click OK and locate the policy titled Reset Account Lockout Counter After. Right click on this policy and select Properties from the menu.

Notice, again, that Windows 7 has set this policy to a value of 30 minutes. TheReset Account Lockout Counter After policy sets the number of minutes that must elapse after failed login before the failed login counter resets back to zero. The value for this policy can be anything from 1 to 99,999 minutes but must be equal to or less than the value set for the Account Lockout Duration policy’s value.

Enabling the account lockout policies on your Windows 7 PC can increase security by reducing the number of times a user or an unauthorized individual can attempt to login to the computer.

However, setting the number of failed logins before lockout too low can increase administrative workload to the point of annoyance for both computer technicians and users. Be careful about the values you set for the three lockout polices to strike a balance between security and usability.

Use Windows Firewall to Block Out All Incoming Connections to Windows 7

With breaches in home computer security at an all time high, it is no wonder why Microsoft built the Windows Firewall application right in to the last few versions of Windows.

Using Windows Firewall, you can lock out all incoming connections to maximize your computer’s security. This is especially useful when transporting your laptop from your home to a public Internet connection.

Why Lock Out All Incoming Connections?

Internet service providers (ISPs) such as Time Warner RoadRunner allow subscribers to stay connected to the web as long as the computer remains on. This is a great feature for fast internet access but can leave your computer open to attacks.

Windows Firewall is an application that plugs the holes in your network that don’t need to be open for you to connect to the Internet , to public networks, or to your home network. Using Windows Firewall in Windows 7, you can lock out all incoming connections, override any other network policies, and maximum the security of your PC.

How to Use Windows Firewall to Lock Out All Incoming Connections

Begin by clicking on Start>Control Panel>System and Security>Windows Firewall.

You’ll notice that you can set options for two types of networks: Home/Private andPublic. This is where many people get confused about networks. You see, although your ISP  subscription allows you to connect beyond your home network to the web, your local area network (LAN) connection to the web is still considered a home/private network.

In Windows 7, private networks are those that take advantage of a homegroup. Public networks, such as when you connect to the web in a hotspot, in a coffee shop, etc., do not.

Therefore, you only need concern yourself with the Home/Private network for connections in the home and Public network when you connect to the web outside the home. To the left of the window, click on the link titled Turn windows firewall On or Off.

You should now be looking at the Windows Firewall Customize Settings window. Notice that there are separate settings for the two types of networks:Home/Private and Public. If you are like more people, you have the setting titledTurn On Windows Firewall chosen for both types of network.

Notice that under each type of network, there is an option labeled Block All Incoming Connections, Including Those in the List of Allowed Programs. Checking this option for either the Home or Public network type will block all incoming connections.

Note that this includes those connections that have already been approved in the list of allowed programs. Use this option with caution because you may disrupt connections necessary to do what you want to do on your networks.

There are a few good reasons to use this option. First, if you are connected an unfamiliar or unsecured network, you can temporarily use this option to protect yourself. When you disconnect from the network, you can uncheck this option.

Second, if you need to upgrade, uninstall, or install protection software such as an antivirus application, you can lock out all incoming connections to temporarily protect yourself until the installation is complete.

Finally, there may be times when you suspect that malware has been installed on your computer. To avoid any incoming communications until the problem is fixed, consider locking out all incoming connections to avoid adding more problems to the issue.