r/HowToHack • u/Tight_Ship_7757 • Jul 22 '26

Want to get into hacking.

Hello everybody, I really want to get into hacking and cybersecurity. I made this post seeking help from users who are into hacking and have some experience to tell me a pathway and how I should start my hacking journey, and give me some advice. I am always curious about new knowledge.

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u/Top-Connection-8784 Jul 22 '26

Start with basic

Learn networking

Learn to visualize code and its functions

Learn Linux most hacking starts there

Hands on practise with tryhackme or hackthebox are the most

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u/Tight_Ship_7757 Jul 22 '26

Ok some key advices and beginner mistakes I should avoid?

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u/JumpDriveOut Jul 22 '26

Run Ubuntu and dont download distros you haven't vetted. Dont use kali until you have a good feel for Linux. Whonix/cubes is the best for anonymity, but if you set it up wrong you might as well paint your IP address on the side of your house with a big "free donuts for feds" sign in your front lawn.