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== 🚀 Introduction ==

Hacking refers to the process of exploring, understanding, and interacting with systems—digital or otherwise—in ways that may go beyond their intended design. In the context of cybersecurity, hacking involves analyzing how systems function, identifying weaknesses, and testing boundaries to gain insight into their structure and behavior.

'''HackOps.wiki''' is a collaborative knowledge base that documents practical methods, tools, and workflows used in offensive cybersecurity. It is designed to help users understand how attackers approach, interact with, and exploit digital systems—step by step and in a structured manner.

This wiki provides context and structure for understanding core questions related to hacking:

* '''[[What is hacking?]]''' – The act of probing, understanding, or manipulating systems beyond their intended use.
* '''[[How is hacking done?]]''' – By analyzing systems, finding vulnerabilities, and applying technical methods to bypass controls.
* '''[[Why do people hack?]]''' – Curiosity, profit, challenge, learning, activism, or malicious intent.
* '''[[Where does hacking happen?]]''' – Anywhere there's a system, a network, or an opportunity.
* '''[[Who becomes a hacker?]]''' – Anyone driven by exploration, logic, and/or technical problem-solving.
* '''[[When does hacking become illegal?]]''' – When it's done without permission, or causes unauthorized impact.
* '''[[What makes hacking ethical?]]''' – Clear consent, positive intent, and responsible conduct.
* '''[[What are the types of hackers?]]''' – Common categories include white hat (ethical), black hat (malicious), and grey hat (ambiguous).
* '''[[What tools do hackers use?]]''' – Operating systems, scanners, scripting languages, exploits, and open protocols.
* '''[[Can hacking be learned?]]''' – Yes. It is a discipline built through practice, study, and experience.



We believe that deep technical knowledge should be freely accessible. That ethical hacking is an essential part of defending infrastructure. That transparency, not secrecy, strengthens security.




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