Hacker’s Manual - 18th Edition 2025
"The Hacker's Manual" has been created to be your guide in this fascinating and complex world of hacking. This book is not simply a compendium of techniques and tools; it is an invitation to adopt an inquisitive and ethical mindset, vital for any aspiring hacker.
Our goal is to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of hacking, covering everything from basic technical knowledge to the specific skills every hacker must master. We will explore crucial topics such as information security, vulnerability exploitation, and the importance of ethical conduct in the digital world. Throughout these chapters, I will guide you step by step so that you acquire the necessary competencies and develop a deep understanding of how computer systems and networks work.
The journey to becoming an ethical hacker requires perseverance, curiosity, and a constant commitment to learning. Technology and threats evolve rapidly, and only those willing to adapt and continuously improve will excel in this field. Through case studies, practical examples, and exercises, this book will provide you with the necessary tools to embark on this path with confidence.
I invite you to dive into these pages with an open mind and a desire to learn. By the end of your journey through "The Hacker's Manual," you will have not only acquired a valuable set of technical skills but also a deeper understanding of the critical role ethical hackers play in protecting our digital world.
In this edition we’ve gone in hard for security. You’ll find guides to securing servers, getting a grounding in hacking, using security tools such as Kali and Fedora Security Lab, alongside solid features explaining how to protect your privacy online using established tools like Tails. But we shouldn’t live in fear! Hacking is monumental fun. Never mind setting up and playing with Linux, we take a look at hacking tablets, media servers, virtual machines, cloud servers, multi-booting with Grub and much more. If you’re a little timid when it comes to the Terminal we even have a meaty reference section at the back. So dive in and enjoy.