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Can I get caught while hacking?

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Yes, you can get caught, and you can also get in serious legal trouble for it depending on the nature of your hacking.

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Can I learn programming online for free?

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Yes, you can find interactive python learning or you could use a written tutorial made by others, but remember to understand the code and don't just copy and paste it.

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How can I quickly learn Python or Sql when I already have experience in other programming languages?

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Learn to make variables and most base functions. Python shares a lot of the same methods as C, for example.

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What does it mean when it says 'alert(1")'?

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If you use window.alert and an alert pops up, it is vulnerable.

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What does it mean when it says Alert(XSS)?

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That means a message is going to pop up saying the variable XSS.

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What code can you write in Notepad?

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You can write any code in Notepad, you just have to save the file in required format. However, for executing that code, you need some software; for example for HTML you need browser , for Java you need jav jdk.

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Can I hack using Python?

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You can't expect to hack a site by knowing a single programming language and nothing about html and/or javascript. It is also important to note that hacking is illegal, and you face consequences if you get caught.

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What does Window.Alert(test) do?

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Window.Alert is a Javascript function that calls up an alert window containing text.

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How can I see if any Javascript is going to pop up?

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You will need to post a Javascript in the website, like 'window.alert ('test').' this script makes an alert window, and, if that happens, it is vulnerable or hackable.

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How do I get started hacking?

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Learning programming languages like HTML, Python, C, or CSS, is a good way to start. It's up to you which one you start with. You can also learn from tutorials or consulting a community of whitehat hackers.

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What are some good websites to use the first hacking method on?

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bWAPP is one of the many websites. Try to look for some websites that are new and haven't really developed.

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What are easy ways to hack a website?

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There isn't an easy way to hack a website, they have good defenses for that very reason. You will need to take the time to learn as much as possible about using a coding and programming languages, as well as learning from people who know how to hack well. Some effort upfront is required but you'll be well rewarded with sought after knowledge that can bring great jobs.

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What should I do if I see a warning that says 'window.alert(test)'?

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That means it worked and the site is vulnerable to attackers, you succeeded.

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Is Python is easier than HTML 5?

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HTML 5 is easier because there is no math and logical thinking required. HTML 5 is basically not a computer language, but a language to decorate webpages.

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