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:
[Link] 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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How to Learn
WikiHow: How to Become Self-Educated
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Why Education is Important
Learning Ethical Hacking
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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: [Link]
Free Javascript Course: [Link]
- System Administration:
Free Linux Course: [Link]
Free System Administration Course: [Link]
administration-it-infrastructure-services
Free SQL Course: [Link]
- Networking:
Free Network+ Course: [Link]
video/n10-008-training-course/
Free Networking Essentials Course:
[Link]
Get Trained Up:
- Security+:
Free Security+ Course: [Link]
601-video/sy0-601-comptia-security-plus-course/
- CEH/Pentest+:
Free Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics Course:
[Link]
- CCNA/CCNA-Security:
Free CCNA Course: [Link]
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Here are some YouTubers who cover hacking and cybersecurity:
The Cyber Mentor [Link]
Mental Outlaw [Link]
John Hammond [Link]
Network Chuck [Link]
Live Overflow [Link]
HackerSploit [Link]
David Bombal [Link]
Jim Browning [Link]
Brian Cluff [Link]
Null Byte [Link]
Hak5 [Link]
Channel2600 [Link]
Pro tip: use an Invidious instance to view YouTube content for increased privacy.
Here are some hacking labs and CTFs:
PWNABLE [Link]
PicoCTF [Link]
VulnHub [Link]
Hackaday [Link]
Hacker101 [Link]
TryHackMe [Link]
HackTheBox [Link]
Portswigger [Link]
HackThisSite [Link]
VirtualHackingLabs [Link]
OverTheWire:Wargames [Link]
ProvingGrounds [Link]
...and a Github of more CTF stuff - [Link]
...and a Pastebin of even more CTF stuff - [Link]
Also check out
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