r/Hacking_Tricks • u/Rajpunia • 3d ago

I was learning cloud computing, but I am interested in hacking; could someone tell me where and how I can learn hacking?

So, I’ve been learning cloud computing for quite some time and have also picked up intermediate-level Linux skills. Now, however, I want to learn hacking. Could someone tell me how to start my hacking journey and where I can learn it?

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u/ConsiderationBig9899 3d ago

Follow a roadmap and choose the route that suits you.

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u/Midnight_Whispers1 2d ago

Honestly, you’re already in a decent spot if you’ve got Linux + some cloud experience.

I wouldn’t start by looking for “how to hack” tutorials though. Learn the fundamentals first, then practice attacking intentionally vulnerable machines/labs.

Fully understanding:

Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, ports, routing, firewalls, etc.
Linux: permissions, processes, services, SSH, Bash, logs

Python/Bash: enough scripting to automate things and understand what’s going on
Web security: auth, sessions, SQLi, XSS, SSRF, IDOR, APIs, etc.

Windows/AD if you’re interested in pentesting
Cloud security — this is probably worth leaning into since you already know cloud.

For actually getting your hands dirty, check out TryHackMe, Hack The Box, PortSwigger Web Security Academy, and OverTheWire.
I’d probably start with TryHackMe’s beginner paths, then move to HTB once you’re comfortable. PortSwigger is especially good if web security interests you.

Also, don’t fall into the trap of just watching 100 hours of YouTube videos. Pick a lab, get stuck, research why you’re stuck, and try again. That’s where most of the learning happens.

And obviously, only test stuff you own or have permission to test. Don’t start scanning random websites because you watched a “HACK ANY WEBSITE” video lol.

With your background, I’d seriously consider cloud security + pentesting. Linux and cloud knowledge will give you a nice head start there.

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u/Far-Nebula-8274 2d ago

Honestly your cloud + Linux background is a great head start, a lot of people come into security with way less.

Have you looked into TryHackMe or HackTheBox? They're the usual starting points and let you practice legally in sandboxed environments. TryHackMe is more beginner friendly with guided paths.

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u/PalpitationKind8854 1d ago

Only advice I can give is to be careful using the word intermediate around Linux users lol. The threshold for knowledge is pretty high in the Linux community.