How to start learning hacking

How to start hacking ?

So let's begin :-

Are you a beginner who wants to learn hacking but don’t know where to start? If so you are at the right place. Since most of the books and free resources on the Internet are only meant for those who already have a considerable amount of knowledge on the subject, they fail to teach hacking for beginners. Therefore, I have decided to come up with this post that gives useful tips for beginners on how to kick start their journey to becoming a hacker.

What is the best way to learn hacking for beginners ?

Consider reading the following steps:

Step 1: Begin with basics

The first of learning hacking is to learn “Networking”. For beginners who have little or no previous knowledge of hacking, it is always better to start off from the basics. Instead of directly “learning how to hack”, you can begin exploring more about topics such as computer networks, network ports, firewalls, “common network protocols” like IP address, HTTP, FTP, DNS, SMTP etc. along with how each of those stuffs work.

You can also begin to learn more about alternate operating systems “Linux” whose knowledge becomes very much essential in the field of hacking. The more you learn about the basics, the more easy it is to find “vulnerabilities and device exploits”. Once you develop a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts, you will be in a position to easily understand various hacking techniques that are in practice.

Step 2: Learn To Code or Learn Programming

If you want to take your hacking skills on next level, then “programming” is something that you should learn. Although you can easily find a lot of ready made tools and exploits that let you hack with ease, it is always better to have some basic knowledge of programming languages like PHP and JavaScript so that you will be able to develop or create your own tools and exploits. However, if you do not wish to learn programming you can skip this you can become a hacker without programming but remember one thing you’ll end up being a “Script Kiddie” (A kind of hacker who don’t know how the code or tool works)

Step 3: Practice your skills

After all the learning you should start practicing your skills and sharpen them “PRACTICE MAKES A MAN PERFECT” you can practice your skills at many online platforms. Like “HackTheBox” , “TryHackMe” , “OWASP” , “Portswigger Labs” , “Vulnhub” and Many more……

How Long does it Take to Master the Skills of Hacking?

Since “Hacking” is not something that can be mastered overnight, you should never be in a hurry to get going. It requires “knowledge, skills, creativity, dedication and of course the time”. Depending upon the amount of effort and dedication you put, it can take up anywhere between a few months to few years to develop all the the necessary skills. Everyone can become a hacker provided they learn it from the basics and build a solid foundation. So, if you want to be a hacker all you need is passion to learn, a good source of knowledge that will guide you through the basics and some preseverance.