Ethical hacking enna?
Ethical hacking = systems-a permission irukkura context-la test pannitu vulnerabilities report pannradhu. Illegal hacking = permission illama attack pannradhu. Cyfotok-la neenga attack pannra targets ellam nammal host pannra sandbox apps — 100% legal practice.
White hat vs black hat
White hat hackers help companies find bugs before criminals do. Black hat hackers exploit systems for money or damage. Grey hat = unauthorized but sometimes reported. As a student, stay white hat — use platforms like Cyfotok, report bugs through bug bounty programs with permission.
Skills you need
Basics: HTTP, HTML, how websites work. Intermediate: SQL, JavaScript, Linux commands. Advanced: scripting, networking, Active Directory. Cyfotok starts from basics — each lab teaches the concept before asking you to exploit it.
Daily practice routine
30 minutes per day > 5 hours once a week. Pick one lab, finish the Tanglish tutorial, capture the flag, write one sentence summarizing what you learned. Review yesterday's lab before starting a new one. Streaks build discipline.