Introduction

Hacking is a practical, useful skill. When used ethically, hacking can help you recover forgotten passwords or access files you thought were lost forever. Learning to hack can also help you protect your personal information from online attackers. In fact, hacking yourself before the bad guys do is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cybercrime.

This book does not encourage criminal activity. It’s designed to teach you how to think like a hacker and apply those skills to problem solving, cybersecurity, and staying safe online.

Hacking Basics

Hacking is doing something new or unexpected with a tool that already exists. ...

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