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If I wish to explore the world of hacking, where do l begin ? (thebrainbin.org)

submitted 11 months ago by TheracAriane@thebrainbin.org to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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If I wish to explore the world of hacking, where do l begin ? I mean, it has to be with my own machine, correct ???

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[–] obscure0602@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

I mean, the term ‘hacking’ is derived from “hacking away at the keyboard” so yes.

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