beginner-ethical-hacking

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Authentication

Proving you are who you claim to be

Authorization

Permission to access something

BlackHat

Malicious hacker who breaks into systems illegally

BugBounty

Program where companies pay for finding vulnerabilities

CTF

Capture The Flag - security puzzle competitions

Encryption

Scrambling data so only authorized people can read it

Exploit

Code or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability

Firewall

Security system that monitors network traffic

Malware

Malicious software designed to harm

Penetration Testing

Authorized hacking to find vulnerabilities

Phishing

Tricking people into revealing sensitive information

Social Engineering

Manipulating people to bypass security

Vulnerability

Weakness that could be exploited

WhiteHat

Ethical hacker who works with permission to improve security

💬 Message to Learners

{'encouragement': "Every security expert started exactly where you are now - knowing nothing. The best hackers are not the ones with the most tools, but the ones who never stop asking 'what if?'", 'reminder': 'With great power comes great responsibility. Use what you learn to protect, not to harm.', 'action': "Start with Day 1. Complete each challenge. By Day 7, you'll see the digital world differently.", 'dream': "A young person in Kenya could become the cybersecurity expert who protects their country's infrastructure. A curious kid in Brazil could discover the next major vulnerability. This field needs YOU.", 'wiaVision': 'WIA Pin Code believes cybersecurity education should start early and be free for everyone. The defenders of tomorrow are learning today.'}

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