Here we bring to you 12 steps to become a hacker, together with all the books, tutorials and resources that you need to learn in the process. So pack your bags and get set for the journey!
Hacking is a fascinating field but it definitely isn't easy. Here we have listed 12 of the most important steps essential to become a hacker, together with all the resources that you need for learning.
Here we focus on the skills and attitude needed to become a hacker. Breaking the security system and entering into the system is not the only thing a hacker does. One requires knowledge of a wide variety of subjects and in depth knowledge of programming languages and operating systems. And needless to say, learning is essential in the journey...
Here are the 12 steps:
It is not an easy task to become a hacker. As a hacker, you need to have an attitude and curiosity. Reading the hacking manifesto can teach you the attitude of a hacker. Nurturing the hacker attitude is more about developing competence in the languages rather than having a stereotypical attitude.
Though a lot of people consider that a hacker is a criminal, in real life, they are hired by big companies for protecting information and minimizing potential damage. The act of hacking actually is that of being over-curious and outwitting authority. As a hacker, you should be hell bent on breaching authoritarian rules, secrecy and censorship. Deception is another arsenal which will allow you to dodge the vigilant eyes of authority.
The act of stealing something or doing harm to someone is not hacking. Such people are commonly called crackers in the community. Crackers are involved in illegal activities and we do not recommend you to get involved into such activities.