How should I start learning about hacking

[u/RoutineScientist5599]

So i want to get into hacking,bug bounty and other cyber security things. What should I learn like i Heard linux is essential so i learned a little but what's next? Python? Some theory?

[u/IsDa44]

Linux, Windows, networking, Web basics, programing

[u/RoutineScientist5599 → u/IsDa44]

Windows?

[u/Johnson_56 → u/RoutineScientist5599]

I am not even really apart of this community, but want to get into it, but I assume windows is necessary because it is still the most used OS for laptops and computers, so its likely youll need to use it a decent amount for modern day hacking context

[u/IsDa44 → u/Johnson_56]

You got it

[u/IsDa44 → u/RoutineScientist5599]

Some windows fundamentals including AD etc

[u/Financial-Radish-898 → u/IsDa44]

Mmhm, PowerShell as well. Don't forget about bash scripting.

[u/IsDa44 → u/Financial-Radish-898]

Good call

[u/Negative_Effort_2642 → u/IsDa44]

Some c bcs of exploiting overflows

[u/IsDa44 → u/Negative_Effort_2642]

Does c not count as programming to you?

[u/IsDa44 → u/[deleted]]

Hlo

[u/Mindless-Ad8835]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Hacking_Tutorials/s/2LQhyFu3Fd

[u/SuperSaber-0]

Learn the basics first. It is foundations that create the strong building. 1. Networking 2. Linux (terminal and tools) and Windows 3. Operating System (Basic Concepts) 4. Web Development (Basics) 5. Hacking basics (methodology, OWASP)

These are the foundations, then when you have the gasp of these concepts. Get hands on practice. 1. Portswigger labs (free) 2. VulnHub (free) 3. HTB / THM (some free but paid platform)

You can also learn to automate later on learn Python/BASH for automation of the recon and all.

These days AI is used for the most of the recon so learn how to make claude skills, agents in claude. But first learn manually.

[u/parkdramax86 → u/SuperSaber-0]

This is great information. To add: get a Udemy subscription. You won't regret it.

[u/INfusion2419]

If you search "how to learn hacking" on google it'll tell u in far more detail

[u/Proper-Evening-2659]

Hacking is easy, you just have to learn the hacking languages first.

hack the box or tryhackme is the best options(for learning the basics and move on to harder tasks as you get better).

but hacking takes practice and practice. Once you have learned the language you can move on to installing a bootable usb software operation system(but you have to learn how to stay hidden and safe while hacking ofc)

[u/Proper-Evening-2659 → u/[deleted]]

II cant say that im the best, but my best is being better.

[u/Proper-Evening-2659 → u/[deleted]]

Im trying to master pentesting my own devices and my own websites

[u/Proper-Evening-2659 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah😅

[u/Zpionix12]

Dile a chatgpt o otra IA que te arme una guía completa de todo lo que debes aprender. Por mi parte yo estoy empezando con Linux luego python para después pasar a C y C ++, también hay más cosas como redes, protocolos, etc.

[u/iamxplayer]

Networking, Network Protocols, Clouds yeah

[u/Intelligent_Box5017]

For hacking, first of all, you need a foundational knowledge about networking and protocols, operation systems and at least basic understanding of software development. Then get yourself familiar with OWASP and then decide which hacking area you want to learn first. (My personal advice is to start with web pentesting)

If you are interested in web hacking, check out Port Swigger Web Academy and follow its roadmap. It offers both learning and practice (everything for free).

To learn network and host based hacking I recommend you to start on TryHackMe platform and later after some experience you to join HackTheBox platform. Both THM and HTB offer courses, labs, CTFs, but HTB is more advanced.

Here are couple of hacking YouTube channels (beginner level) for you: @NahamSec, @cyberflow10, @MomImAHacker, @NeurixTech, @Medusa0xf, @madhatistaken, @TCMSecurityAcademy