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I want to start learn hacking, what should I start learning first? - yby1973 - Jul 27, 2020
Hello, I want to start getting into hacking, but I know that there are a lot of fields of hacking, and they all interesting me.
So my problem is that I don't know where to start.
I'm currently learning CCNA R&S, and I have basic understanding of how to use Linux distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, Kali, CentOS7. I have also some background in penetration testing (I would say amateur level - basic network attacks, server side attacks, and client side attacks, and some social engineering).
I know Python programming language and learning C right now.
I have a few goals that I want to be able to archive:
- be able to break into secure networks and systems and websites and script my own attack scripts
- be able to reverse engineer and perform binary exploitation and develop exploits (for systems and for games)
- develop malwares
I know what each field requires me to learn, but I just need a direction according to my goals, what should I start with and what to learn after?
RE: I want to start learn hacking, what should I start learning first? - Semmenial - Jul 27, 2020
In order to successfully bypass firewalls, exploit frameworks, etc, you need to understand how they work.
What I used to do, for finding vulnerabilities in forums, etc, would be to download the forums software, for example: myBB or vBulletin, and install it on a test site. Then I would proceed to find vulnerabilities within the site to try and exploit them.
RE: I want to start learn hacking, what should I start learning first? - Hellfire69 - Aug 14, 2020
Id suggest learning OPSEC first and above all else.
RE: I want to start learn hacking, what should I start learning first? - Nativeplays - Mar 30, 2026
I'd suggest learning basic programming and how to understand computer networks properly.