What should I learn first to become a hacker?
To become a hacker you must learn to bypass the security of other people's systems; That's it :)
Now surely nobody wants to bypass its security. So the system is built with a lot of securing. So think about how smart you need to be to bypass other people's system security.
Don't look for any shortcut for hacking.
You can beat your friends by learning fishing or social engineering. But don't get a job in cyber security industry. To become a professional hacker, start from scratch. Don't hesitate to suffer.
Learn what to know to become a hacker:- Clear knowledge of LINUX/UNIX preferred.
- Must have knowledge of 2-3 programming languages [Python, C].
- Need to know how to hide yourself - Proper use of VPN, VirtualBox.
- Knowledge of databases.
- Knowing about networking is important.
- Encryption & Decryption
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Algorithm
- To take up hacking as a career, start by learning these. Always try something new.
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