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If you want to become interested in hacking as a beginner (as I assume you are) you need:
-Laptop
-WiFi enabled
-Linux (or any Unix based O.S) *OPTIONAL*
-packet sniffing software
packet sniffing is intercepting incoming packets to a private network system by poisoning the gateway router of that private network. By poisoning the DNS records of a main gateway router can effectively redirect all (or as you choose) data packets straight to you.
The DNS poisoning isn't hard, its how to use the packets you receive. Your PC won't recognize the packets as it did not request them. If you have packet sniffing software you can control the use of those packets to virtually watch and control a PC as if it were a remote connection.
This may seem like tee hee haha fucking with your neighbors who don't use protected (or poorly protected) WiFi, but indeed...
Windows Server 2003 (including Small bus. ed.) has a known loop hole to intercept packets. Many businesses use Win03 as a router, thus a main gateway. But, this only works if the small business is dumb enough to not update their server. An update has been available for years to fix this problem. But, remember some companies don't update.
You can do the math on this to figure out a potentially fun way to start getting into hacking without all the coding and network science knowledge.
Additional Info:
Linux is more secure and harder to track. Many free versions of Linux is available. They look similar to Mac's OSX, but I suggest Redhat for starting on hacking. Ubuntu is also a friendly version. Just visualize a copy using virtualbox.com on your mac/win system.
Packet sniffing software can be found on forums, white hat websites, torrents, etc. If ye seek ye shall find. (Sometimes only in Linux, by the way!)
I don't recommend or suggest hacking locked WiFi, as it is illegal.
I don't recommend or suggest hacking Business's , as it is illegal.
I don't recommend or suggest stealing any electronic property, as it is illegal
I don't recommend or suggest black hat hacking, as it is illegal
I do recommend and suggest white hat hacking, as it is an important part of this changing worlds security measures.
I do recommend and suggest learning hacking in a controlled, consenting and legal environment. White hat hacking can lead to interesting career choices as well as a cutting edge skill.
"Have fun!" - Jolly Roger
i say a good hacker not bad, good means who help friends in a problems


Hell yeah! Binary