A hacker who easily breaks into the security systems of banks, military facilities, satellites equipped with powerful lasers and even alien spaceships is a favorite hero of American action films.
Instructions
Of course, in reality, everything is somewhat different, but many want to learn how to masterfully master computer technology and perfectly know the structure of networks, including the Internet, including their weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Such knowledge can be used not only to the detriment of someone, but also for the benefit, for example, to improve the protection of networks and programs and data located in them.
You don't need superpowers to become a hacker from scratch. This is quite within the power of anyone who has a penchant for programming and, in general, a technical mindset (it will be difficult for a humanist to become a hacker, but he is unlikely to have such a desire).
To become a hacker from scratch you need: 1. Perseverance, persistence, analytical mind, patience. The impulsive nature does not match the painstaking work of real hackers. 2. To graduate from a university with a degree in applied mathematics. Perhaps this will disappoint those who wanted to become a hacker in a couple of months, but this point is absolutely necessary. Among the well-known hackers, the overwhelming majority have graduated from university, and very successfully.
3. Find and carefully study the literature on the functioning of operating systems, software, networks (tcpip, dns), security systems (depending on what area you plan to specialize in as a hacker). In addition, the necessary elements of a hacker's education are the theory of cryptography and the practice of creating and operating cryptographic systems.
4. Excellent knowledge of mathematical models of encryption and have experience in creating ciphers and cipher systems, as well as the basics of the operation of encryption equipment and hardware and software implementations of cryptography algorithms, which is also an essential element of the education of a hacker.
5. Regularly and carefully read the magazine "Hacker", as well as study past issues. This popular publication contains a lot of useful information, not only for hackers, but also for ordinary users. 6. Explore online forums where hackers communicate, such as the forum at www.xakep.ru. So you can learn the algorithms of work and professional secrets of hackers.
