Beginner "Hacker" (super noob)

[TunnelMice]

Hello everybody I do not know anything about hacking. Can any of you guys point me in the right direction on where to start, since you guys are experienced? What programming languages do I start with?
Beginner Languages:
Intermediate Languages:
Expert Languages:
Any good books you guys have read that would point me in the right direction, any answer is welcome thanks! I know this isn't something you learn over night.

[Alex47]

Manuals section has PDFs on everything, and a good beginner language would be python or even better HTML. They will both teach you basic syntax and programming rules

[TunnelMice]

Thanks man +1

[Alex47]

Np

[A12danrulz]

A good beginner language would be python. Easy to pick up an learn, also really easy to toss up something quickly.

I think C, C++, Obj-C, or any C language would be a good mid level language. C is often used in programs with common vulnerabilities like malicious string formats, heap sprays, buffer overflows, etc. Learning that will be invaluable.

If you get really serious about it, in a few years consider studying x86 assembly. If you get into exploit development, debugging, reverse engineering, then you WILL need to know it. But its also great to know as it teaches you a great deal how your computer works under the hood.

This is just my opinion on what you should do. Everyone has their own preference for languages to learn, these are just mine.

[TunnelMice]

Thanks

[Godman777]

I agree with A12, most big programs today are written in C. If you want to know how to exploit go for C.

[grinch]

python is a good language to start with as it will get you instant results, which will help keep you motivated to learn

you definitely want to learn at least basic C. Most of the GNU/Linux OS is written in C, and "C syntax" languages like C++, Obj-C, Java, etc, are all easier to learn once you know some C.

RTFM means read the manuals in our manual section, as well as using manuals in your shell like 'man rm'

Google is your friend, chances are VERY GOOD that you are not the first person to do whatever it is you are doing, and there is information out there. Use it, learn it, love it.

[[null]]

Yeah, I definitely reccomend python as a starting language. Try learning some basics like import, print, if, while, raw_input, variables, etc., and then get right into a big project. That's what I did, my first python project was a SMS bomber. Then from what I learned from doing that project, I wrote an SMTP bruteforcer. But don't stop at python, like grinch said definitely learn some C or C++. I've been learning some C myself, and even though I like python better you'd be surprised how much it comes in handy. Good luck!

[TunnelMice]

lol nice an sms bomber, the person you used it on must of gotten annoyed xD

[Xonkdp]

@[null] +1 for inspiration! I wrote a simple SMS script today and an email sending script. Tomorrow I will attempt to have them read from a text file containing an email or cell number list. If you have anymore simple script ideas please pass them on!

[grinch]

The best "ideas" for scripts are scripts that will do something cool for you. Something you want to do. Those are the projects that will keep you interested, and will motivate you to spend time on them

Do what you are doing, start with small scripts or programs, simple functions. Then build on them, adding complexity and "features" and assemble them together into finished project

[Xonkdp]

Thanks grinch! I have reading your stuff all over the forum too, and really appreciate everything you share.

[Yoyotje]

I began with HTML. I think it's very easy to understand. You should visit w3schools.com

[Kolyma]

Lena's Reversing for newbies has a fantastic tutorial on ollydbg. It allows you to follow along the tutorial while having ollydbg open and perform exercises while watching the tutorial.