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How to learn hacking

To learn hacking, start by mastering programming languages like Python and assembly, along with basic system administration on UNIX-like systems. Gain foundational skills through free online courses in programming, system administration, and networking, and consider training in security certifications. Utilize various resources, including YouTube channels and hacking labs, to enhance your skills and knowledge in cybersecurity.

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How to learn hacking

To learn hacking, start by mastering programming languages like Python and assembly, along with basic system administration on UNIX-like systems. Gain foundational skills through free online courses in programming, system administration, and networking, and consider training in security certifications. Utilize various resources, including YouTube channels and hacking labs, to enhance your skills and knowledge in cybersecurity.

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How to learn hacking: You should start with learning a programming language.

It
will give you an understanding of what is commonly done wrong in a program and how
it can be exploited. Once you've learned it, learn a few more. Good languages to
start with are assembly and python. A good place to start with python:
https://www.python.org/about/gettingstarted/ You should also learn basic system
administration, especially on UNIX-like systems such as GNU/Linux. To become a
hacker, it requires many years of experience in both programming and system
administration. Don't forget to think outside the box. For those who are serious:
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notes/hacker-howto.html
How to Learn

WikiHow: How to Become Self-Educated


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yourse_b_1657521.html
Why Education is Important

Learning Ethical Hacking

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notes/hacker-howto.html
Complete Beginner's Guide to Linux
Linux Journey

Cybersecurity Resources

How to Become an Ethical Hacker - Fullstack Academy


Ethical Hacker Resources Guide
FreeCodeCamp: Path to Ethical Hacking
10 Steps to Become a Hacker
ESR's How To Become A Hacker

Developer Roadmaps

Developer Roadmaps

Breaking Into Infosec

Build Some Foundational Skills:

- Programming:
Free Python Course: https://vid.puffyan.us/watch?v=8DvywoWv6fI
Free Javascript Course: https://vid.puffyan.us/watch?v=PkZNo7MFNFg
- System Administration:
Free Linux Course: https://www.netacad.com/courses/os-it/ndg-linux-essentials
Free System Administration Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/system-
administration-it-infrastructure-services
Free SQL Course: https://vid.puffyan.us/watch?v=HXV3zeQKqGY
- Networking:
Free Network+ Course: https://www.professormesser.com/network-plus/n10-008/n10-008-
video/n10-008-training-course/
Free Networking Essentials Course:
https://www.netacad.com/courses/networking/networking-essentials

Get Trained Up:

- Security+:
Free Security+ Course: https://www.professormesser.com/security-plus/sy0-601/sy0-
601-video/sy0-601-comptia-security-plus-course/
- CEH/Pentest+:
Free Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics Course:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/ibm-penetration-testing-incident-response-forensics
- CCNA/CCNA-Security:
Free CCNA Course: https://vid.puffyan.us/playlist?
list=PLxbwE86jKRgMpuZuLBivzlM8s2Dk5lXBQ
Here are some YouTubers who cover hacking and cybersecurity:
The Cyber Mentor https://www.youtube.com/@TCMSecurityAcademy
Mental Outlaw https://www.youtube.com/@MentalOutlaw
John Hammond https://www.youtube.com/@_JohnHammond
Network Chuck https://www.youtube.com/@NetworkChuck
Live Overflow https://www.youtube.com/@LiveOverflow
HackerSploit https://www.youtube.com/@HackerSploit
David Bombal https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBombal
Jim Browning https://www.youtube.com/@JimBrowning
Brian Cluff https://www.youtube.com/@BrianCluff
Null Byte https://www.youtube.com/@NullByteWHT
Hak5 https://www.youtube.com/@hak5
Channel2600 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GRMAkr6nIEx8smcOH1CNw

Pro tip: use an Invidious instance to view YouTube content for increased privacy.
Here are some hacking labs and CTFs:
PWNABLE https://pwnable.kr/
PicoCTF https://picoctf.org/
VulnHub https://www.vulnhub.com/
Hackaday http://www.hackaday.com/
Hacker101 https://ctf.hacker101.com/
TryHackMe https://tryhackme.com/login
HackTheBox https://app.hackthebox.eu/home
Portswigger https://portswigger.net/web-security
HackThisSite http://www.hackthissite.org/
VirtualHackingLabs https://www.virtualhackinglabs.com/
OverTheWire:Wargames https://overthewire.org/wargames/
ProvingGrounds https://www.offensive-security.com/labs/individual/
...and a Github of more CTF stuff - https://ctfsites.github.io/
...and a Pastebin of even more CTF stuff - https://pastebin.com/u2QTfmZn
Also check out
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