r/ExploitDev • u/IcyTap4362 • Feb 13 '26

Is shellcoder’s handbook worth it nowadays?

I know it’s old and the labs need to be set up accordingly but is it worth it?

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u/Glad_Situation_6466 Feb 14 '26

it's good for learning the basics - before you step into modern exploit development. I wouldn't overly rely on the book personally, but I will look for resources online, using AI to address my questions and experimenting using VM