It may not be a good idea to become a hacker. It might be better to become a computer programmer. I have heard that computer programmers can hack into things.
The formal way to do this would be to take 3 courses, those being: Comptia A+ (where you learn all about computers and how they work) Comptia N+ (where you learn all about networks) Certified Ethical Hacker (Where you learn how to be a hacker) The usual way, or common way is to teach yourself. But the problem here, I find, is most people just want to go on youtube and watch a few videos and expect to become good hackers. By doing this, all you will ever learn is a few tricks, you wont learn much in the way of hacking skills, just tidbits really. If you are dedicated to teach yourself, learn how a computer works. Learn about the different parts and learn machine code- assembly. After this, learn networking. As it is the base of the internet and pretty much any connection between two or more PCs.
One of the best hacker books to learn about cybersecurity and ethical hacking techniques is "The Hacker Playbook" by Peter Kim.
A "bad hacker" does things for personal gain, usually money, while an "ethical hacker: does what they do for the betterment of mankind. It depends on your morals, but most people would rather be good than rich.
Before you can be a white-hat hacker, you must understand and commit to the legal and ethical framework that separates authorized security testing from wrongdoing—always obtain explicit written permission and follow responsible-disclosure practices. Technically, you need strong foundations in networking (TCP/IP, DNS, routing), operating systems (especially Linux and Windows internals), and one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or C) to write and modify tools or exploit proofs-of-concept. Learn core security concepts—cryptography, authentication, access control, web and application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), and common attack techniques such as SQL injection, XSS, and privilege escalation. Familiarize yourself with standard tools and platforms (e.g., Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark) and practice in safe, legal environments like CTFs, labs, and virtual testbeds. Obtain formal training or certifications (such as OSCP, CEH, or equivalent practical courses) to validate skills and best practices, and build strong reporting, documentation, and communication abilities so findings are clear, reproducible, and actionable for stakeholders. Finally, maintain continuous learning—security is dynamic—adhere to professional ethics, and never test systems without authorization.
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Learn computer skills Evade the law for long enough to become a lank greasy haired, paranoid 30 something Good times!
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You have to ask a club penguin hacker. He/she will probably tell you. But, if you do something bad as a club penguin hacker, you will get banned for maybe 72 hours or worse... forever.
To become a hacker, you would first need to take a wide variety of computer science courses and become well-versed in all the different programming codes and languages.
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