49 CHAPTER 48
I logged onto my website's dashboard and saw a notification that caught my eye. "Warning: Multiple Unauthorized Login Attempts Detected." It read in bold letters. My heart sank as I realized that someone dared to try and hack into my website.
I quickly clicked on the notification to see the details. There were several failed login attempts from different IP addresses. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. I couldn't believe this was happening, but yet again I wasn't that all surprised by it. It's natural for companies to try hacking and shutting down other websites they saw as threats to theirs.
My website was my legal pride, and I've worked hard to build it from scratch. I knew I had to take action immediately. I started by making it's security stronger and more complex. I then enabled an Automated Biometric Identification System and installed a security plugin that will monitor any suspicious activity on my website.
As I work to fortify the security of my website, I can't help but feel excitement brewing within me. For a person to be able to get to that level and try to rewrite my coding, they must have been really skilled. Someone out there is trying to steal my hard work and make it their own, or wanted to send a virus into my website which would make it crumble from within and shut down permanently. I won't let that happen. A wicked smile appeared on my face as I battled to erase every trace the hackers might have left behind and completely rewrite my website's program, may the best programmer win.
After a few hours of working on my website's security, I feel a sense of relief. I know I've done everything I can to prevent any further attacks. But I also know that I can't let my guard down. I'll need to stay vigilant and continue to monitor my website for any suspicious activity, not noticing the hack attempts until now was very sloppy of me.
As I log off my computer, I laid back on my chair and wonder who in the fucking world would want to hack into my website. And whoever it was, that person was very skilled. I may not have been able to stop the hackers from attempting to break into my website, but I was able to fortify its security and prevent them from succeeding.
Suddenly a voice came from downstairs. "Tom, time for breakfast." the voice of his aunt vibrated through the room's walls.
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Batman reclined in his chair, his eyes fixed on the screen of his computer as he delved deeper into his investigation. He had a nagging suspicion that Lex Luthor was up to something big, but the billionaire mastermind had been keeping a low profile recently, making it hard for Batman to get a handle on his movements.
However, the Dark Knight was not one to be deterred easily. His mind was a well-oiled machine, constantly calculating the next move and analyzing every shred of information he could find. As he combed through the data on Luthor, he began to piece together a pattern - a pattern that suggested that Luthor was planning something monumental.
He couldn't quite figure it out but whatever it was, it would not bode well for the world at large. But how to get ahead of Luthor's game? That was the question that occupied Batman's thoughts as he plotted his next move.
Then, it struck him. If Luthor was planning something big, he would need help - and that help would likely come from the shadowy organization that he had been investigating. Perhaps by following their trail, he could get a lead on Luthor's plans and stop him before it was too late.
He turned over to Batgirl for feedback about her progress on that website. As Batgirl sat in the Batcave, surrounded by gadgets, she felt a sense of frustration wash over her. For days now, she had been trying to hack into a website that seemed too suspicious for the services they claimed to render. However, the website had recently undergone a massive security upgrade, and she had hit a wall that she couldn't seem to get past.
She knew that any further attempt to penetrate the website's defenses would immediately trigger an alert, notifying the system about their intrusion. This would not only compromise their presence and leave a trail to her position, but it would also put them at risk of being exposed.
"Batman, we've hit a roadblock." Batgirl said, turning to face the Dark Knight. "The website we've been trying to hack into has fortified their security measures. I've tried every trick in and out of the book, but I can't seem to get past their defenses."
Batman furrowed his brow, deep in thought. He knew it in his guts that the website in question was definitely hiding something, and they couldn't afford to lose that's the trail of such a disputable website.
"Tell me more." He said, his voice steady and commanding.
Batgirl took a deep breath, collecting her thoughts. "They've implemented a multi-layered security system that's virtually impenetrable. Any further attempt to breach their defenses would be immediately detected and trigger an alert."
Batman stared at the monitors, as he thought of possible solutions to bypass the security. "Show me what we are dealing with."
Batgirl nodded as she started pulling out the data he needed to see, while she grumbled regarding her inability to come up with a solution herself. She knew that he had a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it came to hacking and cybersecurity, but she would rather come up with a solution on her own.
"The option left would be for a cyber attack to be launched at the website, an approach like ours would compromise things." Batman said as Batgirl stepped aside and he took over the operation on the computer.
Batman suggested that they bring in a third party to help, someone who was more into cyber operations and was one with the internet. Batgirl was hesitant at first, but she knew that they had no other option. They reached out to Cyborg who specialized in breaking through complex security systems and would have a better chance at uncovering whatever the website might be hiding.
"Computer, contact Cyborg." Batman said, his voice echoing in the Batcave.
Within seconds, the computer beeped, indicating that Cyborg was on the line. "Batman, what's up?" Cyborg's voice boomed through the speakers.
"I need your help with a hacking job." Batman said, his voice low and serious. "The website is called 'The Architect,' and its owner is unknown and I need you to find a way in and gather any information you can."
Cyborg chuckled. "Consider it done." He said. "I'll have this site hacked in no time."
As Cyborg began his work, Tom received a notification that there was an attack on his website. "Another attack, Seriously?" He grumbled. He immediately began to work on securing it and locking out the hacker. But he soon realized that it wasn't a regular hacker he was up against. This hacker was good.
Cyborg and Tom began battling for the title of the best hacker. Tom was trying to secure his website and lock Cyborg out, while Cyborg was trying to break in. The battle went on for over half an hour, with neither side giving an inch.
"I'm in." Cyborg yelled out.
"Good, now search for anything beyond the false front they are putting up and see if you can find anything which links that website to illegal activities or assistance to crimes."
Finally, Cyborg got a ping of the location of the website's IP address. It was coming from Star City, but he couldn't pinpoint the exact location. He was about to dig deeper when he suddenly got kicked out of the website, but not until he saw something not meant for a mere customer service website.
"Cyborg, what happened?" Batman asked, noticing the frustration on Cyborg's face.
"I got kicked out." Cyborg said, his voice filled with disbelief. "I was so close to uncovering something, but they must have detected me and I only caught a glimpse of certain requests that could only be made by criminals."
"What kind of requests?" Batman asked.
"Certain requests were on how to successfully steal stuff and how to get away with certain crimes. And solutions were provided for most of them and the reviews showed that about ninety percent of those jobs were successful." Cyborg's eyes widened as he tried to summarize the little he saw during the small window he had inside the system. "What kind of a website did you say this was?" He asked Batman.
"It's supposed to be a customer service website where it provides suitable solutions for problems that a customer might find themselves in, or help them with logical advice as per the request." Batman responded. "The actual reason I was so fixated on the website is because a certain group of thieves which no one has been able to identify lately, became active around the same time period as this website did. It might have been a coincidence but we know better than to assume it was. "
Batgirl stood there, speechless as to how Cyborg got that piece of information from a website she had been trying to hack into for days; he did it in less than an hour. Although he was kicked out quickly, he was able to pin a location.
"That's alright Cyborg, thanks for your help." Batman said.
"Anytime Batman, anytime." He responded as the call came to an end.
"We thought it was Central City, now it was pinned to Star City, if my theory is right and the website is somehow linked to that group of thieves. Then there would be a spike in the success rate of crimes in Star City." He stroked his chin as he thought out loud, looking at his computer he thought of a better way to keep tabs on what goes on in Star City.
"I think it's best to inform the Green Arrow about this, it might make things easier." He said as he dialed on Oliver Queen's contact line.
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