Introduction: How to Become a Haker
How to become a 1337 h4x0r, as according to a n00b.
Step 1: Learn About Hacking and Hackers
First and foremost, you must know what a hacker is before you can become one.
A hacker Does / Is :
manipulate files programs and webpages to his advantage.
have many computer related skills.
conduct in perfectly legal activities.
skilled in a few or many computer languages.
skilled in finding how to manipulate a file.
A hacker Doesn't / Isn't
manipulate files, programs, or webpages to attack someone's computer, login, or website.
steal codes, files, or programs illegally.
someone who conducts illegal activities.
use 1337 5p34k or TALK IN ALL CAPS.
Everything under the doesn't / isn't list can be used to describe crackers and script kiddies. (with the exception of the last item, thats just my personal rule)
A hacker Does / Is :
manipulate files programs and webpages to his advantage.
have many computer related skills.
conduct in perfectly legal activities.
skilled in a few or many computer languages.
skilled in finding how to manipulate a file.
A hacker Doesn't / Isn't
manipulate files, programs, or webpages to attack someone's computer, login, or website.
steal codes, files, or programs illegally.
someone who conducts illegal activities.
use 1337 5p34k or TALK IN ALL CAPS.
Everything under the doesn't / isn't list can be used to describe crackers and script kiddies. (with the exception of the last item, thats just my personal rule)
Step 2: Learn Basic Skills
To be a hacker, you need to know a few languages and maybe have a few programs.
Must have:
basic knowledge of html.
notepad.
Optional:
basic knowledge of a few computer languages. (I knew batch but it didn't help!)
Microsoft Frontpage (this is a big help)
a hex editor (you won't need this for everything but you will for when working with exe's)
anything else you can think of and get your hands on (legally of coarse!)
Must have:
basic knowledge of html.
notepad.
Optional:
basic knowledge of a few computer languages. (I knew batch but it didn't help!)
Microsoft Frontpage (this is a big help)
a hex editor (you won't need this for everything but you will for when working with exe's)
anything else you can think of and get your hands on (legally of coarse!)
Step 3: Learning to Hack
I personally am still on this step.
Basically I am learning to work the missions on http://www.hackthissite.org/.
I would advise against trying to look up the solutions because you learn nothing by cheating.
(Keep in ming the only time hacking hack this site is legal is when it is part of the mission. And when you do, don't do anything stupid.)
This (hack this site) is the perfect training ground for hackers because its organized, constructive, and legal. Don't do any thing stupid with what you learn. The only real and practical application for this that I know of (and I'm not going to do this myself, I have other plans for my future) Is having different companies hire you to try hacking their software, programs, site, etc. to find holes in security. You would proceed to report your findings to the company who hired you and (if you can) advise a fix.
Basically I am learning to work the missions on http://www.hackthissite.org/.
I would advise against trying to look up the solutions because you learn nothing by cheating.
(Keep in ming the only time hacking hack this site is legal is when it is part of the mission. And when you do, don't do anything stupid.)
This (hack this site) is the perfect training ground for hackers because its organized, constructive, and legal. Don't do any thing stupid with what you learn. The only real and practical application for this that I know of (and I'm not going to do this myself, I have other plans for my future) Is having different companies hire you to try hacking their software, programs, site, etc. to find holes in security. You would proceed to report your findings to the company who hired you and (if you can) advise a fix.
Step 4: How to Use the Webpages to Solve the Missions
Disclaimer: I will not post spoilers!
Step 1: Copy the entire URL of the page ,from the http to the last character, and past it into the open file name slot in notepads open window.
Step 2: (If you have frontpage or similer program, otherwise skip.) Copy the contents of this text file and past it into the code pane of frontpage.
Step 3: Know what to look for. When you do continue to step 4.
Step 4: Click Edit>Find and type in a word or string that could be in the file (words such as password or http ,for a link you may need).
Step 5: If you find what your looking for:
password: Type the password in where it belongs.
hyper link (<...>....http://www........html/php/etc.....<\....>: Copy the URL and go to the web page.
Step 1: Copy the entire URL of the page ,from the http to the last character, and past it into the open file name slot in notepads open window.
Step 2: (If you have frontpage or similer program, otherwise skip.) Copy the contents of this text file and past it into the code pane of frontpage.
Step 3: Know what to look for. When you do continue to step 4.
Step 4: Click Edit>Find and type in a word or string that could be in the file (words such as password or http ,for a link you may need).
Step 5: If you find what your looking for:
password: Type the password in where it belongs.
hyper link (<...>....http://www........html/php/etc.....<\....>: Copy the URL and go to the web page.
Step 5: This Should Be Finished Soon
Sorry for lack of pick of some steps on previous page, I have ran out of time for now and will finish this soon.
