How Do You Avoid Becoming A Script Kiddie?
• Learn a programming language in-depth. Hackers commonly prefer C or C++, though the language is up to you. Try to avoid languages with bad reputations like Visual Basic. Batch or VBScript do not count as programming languages, as they are not used to generate programs, they are used to script already created programs, despite the illusion of a program being created. • Understand the underlying concepts of how operating systems function (i.e the Kernel), you will require an in-depth understanding of how both the windows and Linux operating systems work. • Don’t threaten to hack people that anger you. It makes you seem petty and immature. Go for logical debates instead of just attempting to destroy someone. Even if you don’t ‘win’ the argument, you will come out without looking immature. • Don’t self-promote. This goes for any kind of hobby or job. Even if you’re good at what you do, don’t constantly tell everyone how skilled you are at programming in Assembly language, or your grasp o
