What is the first step in hacking?

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Rajesh Sarma

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Footprinting is the first step in ethical hacking.
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Below are some steps involved in the initial phase of hacking: Decide the target with aim or reason. Gather as much information about your target as you can. It is also known as footprinting. Then make a plan for hacking.
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Below are some steps involved in the initial phase of hacking: Decide the target with aim or reason. Gather as much information about your target as you can. It is also known as footprinting. Then make a plan for hacking. read less
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Hi, Micheal, In hacking, you need to understand fundamentals in networking, how it works and what it is? If you got some idea on this then you have clear picture of hacking as a first step.
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Hi Michael, Hacking can be done in many ways. I would recommend starting with Networking and Linux Fundamentals before you go into the world of Hacking or Penetration Testing, or Vulnerability Assessment.
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Thorough the fundamentals of networking; not entirely but few which are necessary.
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If you are asking about the first step, then it is information gathering about the target.
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Information gathering should be the first step in hacking.
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Decide the target (like Website, IP or Device) and gather information.
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Reconnaissance would be the first step in hacking.
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