Where to start with hacking

[Phage]

Firstly thanks for this guide, really helped me to get started. I didn't know that hacking had lots of variations in it anyway, I'm totally interested in learning about penetration testing and forensics but I have no idea where to start and how to proceed about.

Status: Ultra nOOb (will learn quickly if guided well)....

Case is, in 99% of the time you're going to have to study on your own. Hacking is a world of self-teaching. As you probably already guessed, Google should be your best friend from now on. I'm sure, if you look around, you'll find guides on what's relevant to your journey. Otherwise, join the IRC channel. There are far more knowledgeable people on there than me, when it comes to pen-testing etc.

[R1VZ2S]

Thank you for the instructions but, I always wanted to learn how to exploit security holes[more like reverse enginering]. Tell me what i should learn next, I tried C,Python and they're not interesting to learn myself I get bored, do not have time to spend about 4-5 hours on coding. I already know how to program/code websites, html,css,not a lot of javascript but more of jquery.

[Phage]

Thank you for the instructions but, I always wanted to learn how to exploit security holes[more like reverse enginering]. Tell me what i should learn next, I tried C,Python and they're not interesting to learn myself I get bored, do not have time to spend about 4-5 hours on coding. I already know how to program/code websites, html,css,not a lot of javascript but more of jquery.

Are you kidding me? You will never learn to program, if you don't want to spend a lot of time on it. Besides, for reverse engineering I suggest find a good book about ASM and reverse engineering.

You have worked much with Javascript, but a lot with jQuery? WHAT? jQuery is Javascript...

[estatespaces]

One should try and start with Kali Linux. Brilliant set of tools to exploit vulnerabilities. Am a beginner here but am trying to get there.

[d!amond]

One should try and start with Kali Linux. Brilliant set of tools to exploit vulnerabilities. Am a beginner here but am trying to get there.

That's probably the worst tip ever. If you follow this advice, you will become a skiddy and lose all credibility. Tools itself are not bad to use, but you need to understand why and how they are working first.

[estatespaces]

I absolutely agree with your statement. But it's a good place to start wherein you can do research and experiment. I myself am a beginner hence am just beginning to understand the scripting. Any tips where to start as per your knowledge

[d!amond]

I absolutely agree with your statement. But it's a good place to start wherein you can do research and experiment. I myself am a beginner hence am just beginning to understand the scripting. Any tips where to start as per your knowledge

Yeah, but you will become lazy. "Why should I learn the sql syntax, if sqlmap does the work for me?" , will become the result.

My tips:

-Pick a topic that you are truly interested in e.g network, web security research etc.

-Learn everything you can find about the topic

-use wargame-like sites to test your skills e.g:
overthewire.org
securityoverride.org

- don't use tools , if you can do it by yourself

These tips are pretty universal, but there is no other way.

[Comm4nd0]

couldn't agree more about needing to know how the toold actually work. you can use the scripts that are provided by kali and you might get a hit, however, you're much more likely to know how to hack something by knowing what you're actually doing.

Start with the OSI model. If you don't know that then there is not point in even starting.

[dp]

I like 'Computer Security' I'm really interested on the Security Research. What about the career  opportunities? I'm not seeing more opportunities on this. Can anyone advise me on this?

[b3h3m0th]

The last howto by Eric S. Raymond: "How to learn hacking", I think should be interesting for the purpose!

[gabriel001]

Thank you for giving clear instructions and ideas.I am new to this hacking world.got a good view.

[AnonGirl]

I'm new to this site, but it seems somewhat unfriendly. I read the before you begin in introduction and the "My Advice For People Who Just Joined" and I almost didn't join.
Don't ask for someone to help you? Well then why have a forum. Ha ha.
Don't get involved if you don't know anything about it. Really? Then how do people learn??


I'm not sure if I belong here because I am looking to learn. Thoughts?

[Kulverstukas]

I'm not sure if I belong here because I am looking to learn. Thoughts?

Do whatever you like, but you took the advice too literally.

[AnonGirl]

I didn't mean to. I'm just really new and don't want to waste anyone's time. Have someone give me a virus for asking "dumb" questions, etc.

[Phage]

I didn't mean to. I'm just really new and don't want to waste anyone's time. Have someone give me a virus for asking "dumb" questions, etc.

Please say you're trolling, please.