The Essential Skills to Becoming a Master Hacker DISCLAIMER: I blatantly copied this from http://null-byte.wonderhowto.com/how-to/essential-skills-becoming-master-hacker-0154509/ for all aspiring hackers (if they haven't seen it already, or just to remind). I will not take credit for the content, only for copying/pasting it like a God for you all. There are many already skilled people in the community, and also just curious minds starting out. This is what you need. ---START OF COPY_PASTE--- Many of my aspiring hackers have written to me asking the same thing. "What skills do I need to be a good hacker?" As the hacker is among the most skilled information technology disciplines, it requires a wide knowledge of IT technologies and techniques. To truly be a great hacker, one must master many skills. Don't be discouraged if you don't have all the skills I list here, but rather use this list as a starting ground for what you need to study and master in ...