While many of us write applications using all of the standard
techniques that you learn in programming classes in college, these folks
take programming into a realm where there are no rules. They can test
all aspects of an application until they find a chink in the armor, and
then exploit those vulnerabilities.
As we explore the world of hacking, it should be noted that there are two major forms of hacking – we’ll call it “white hat” and “black hat.” The “white hat” hackers call themselves “ethical hackers,” in that they find vulnerabilities and exploits only to make the programming and application communities more secure for everyone. However, there’s a whole other community of hackers who find vulnerabilities to do nothing more than exploit them as much as humanly possible. Now that you know what sort of community you may be entering, let’s get on with the list of top sites where you can learn how to hack.
The hacking section is very detailed and, as shown above, includes
not only free tools and software exploits, but if you want to learn some
coding tricks from the resident hacking gurus, just enter the “Coding
& Programming” forum and you’ll get your fill. Before long you’ll be
writing up your own customized hacking tools!
You’d definitely be best off working through the programming and
encyclopedia sections first, where you’ll find projects, tutorials and a
lot more that will help you become educated and well-versed in hacking
techniques and terminology.
More than any other site, this particular “hacking” site is very much
hardware based, and they redefine the meaning of the word hacking by
literally hacking up electronic devices like a Gameboy or a digital
camera and completely modifying it. Of course you’ll still find the
occasional software hack, such as how to remove the Blackberry download
limit.
While I personally don’t find the articles themselves very detailed
(as an EE, I like schematics and elaborate descriptions) – but the site
makes up for it with video demonstrations throughout.
The manage page is an informational portal that includes information
from all other areas, including recent forum posts, conference updates,
E-zine and news articles and a lot more. To be honest, there’s so much
information stuffed on the main page that it’s almost overwhelming.
There’s a lot of material available, but if you’ve so interested in
learning how to hack that you wouldn’t mind paying to attend a class or a
conference – then this is the place to do it.
The site designers offer various “missions,” where you need to figure
out the vulnerability of a site and then attempt to use your new-found
hacking skills (you’ve carefully studied all of the articles on the
site, right?) to hack the web page. Missions include Basic, Realistic,
Application, Programming and many others.
If you’re able to figure out how to properly hack any of the most
difficult missions on this site, then you’ve definitely earned the title
of professional hacker.
Have you ever tried any of the tips offered at any of these websites and do they work? Do you have any good resources of your own for readers to learn how to hack like the pros? Share your insight in the comments section below.
As we explore the world of hacking, it should be noted that there are two major forms of hacking – we’ll call it “white hat” and “black hat.” The “white hat” hackers call themselves “ethical hackers,” in that they find vulnerabilities and exploits only to make the programming and application communities more secure for everyone. However, there’s a whole other community of hackers who find vulnerabilities to do nothing more than exploit them as much as humanly possible. Now that you know what sort of community you may be entering, let’s get on with the list of top sites where you can learn how to hack.
#1 – CyberXtreme: Hacking and Warez
CyberXtreme is an impressive forum with a significant hacking section, but also entire sections on technology, graphics and even a tech support area. Here you’ll find cracks, secret codes, free download packages (some containing cracked software which may be illegal to download in your area, so be careful). The forum is very protective of its content, so you’ll have to register with a valid email address before you can even get a glimpse of the content that’s on the forums.#2 – EvilZone Hacking Forums
While the name, EvilZone, isn’t exactly the most inviting – it is easily one of the largest forum communities that you’ll find on the subject of hacking. With over 6,500 members and over 100,000 posts (and counting), this community likely has the skills and knowledge to answer any programming question you could possibly have. Just be careful about coming across as a “noob” – these guys don’t handle newcomers with kid gloves, so be careful.#3 – Hack a Day
While I certainly don’t want to offer a nod to any blogs that may be considered competition, you really have to give credit where credit is due when it comes to a particular niche like hacking – and Hack a Day definitely offers an amazing library of information for anyone looking for specific categories like cellphones, GPS or digital cameras. You’ll find all hacks organized by category in the right column.#4 – Hack In The Box
If any site could be classified as the most comprehensive site to learn how to hack, this would be it. Hack In The Box is more about security and ethical hacking than anything else – and that’s more than obvious reviewing the classes and conferences listed on the main page.#5 – Hack This Site!
As always, saving the best for last – I’d like to introduce Hack This Site! This website is one of the coolest, free programmer training sites where you can learn how to hack accepting one of the challenges.Have you ever tried any of the tips offered at any of these websites and do they work? Do you have any good resources of your own for readers to learn how to hack like the pros? Share your insight in the comments section below.
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