i want to learn hacking . from where should i begin,from which topic should i begin .are ankit fadia book helpful for a beginner  

Hacking is manipulating programming to do something that was not originally intended. In most cases it is used to gain access to other's computers. It is not easy to do, especially if a computer is protected by a firewall and other security programs.
This depends upon what backdoor program(s) are hiding on your PC. Different programs can do different amounts of damage. However, most allow a hacker to smuggle another program onto your PC. This means that if a hacker can't do something using the backdoor program, he can easily put something else onto your computer that can. Hackers can see everything you are doing, and can access any file on your disk. Hackers can write new files, delete files, edit files, and do practically anything to a file that could be done to a file. A hacker could install several programs on to your system without your knowledge. Such programs could also be used to steal personal information such as passwords and credit card information
There are many ways in which a hacker can hack. Some are as follows –
NetBIOS
NetBIOS hacks are the worst kind, since they don't require you to have any hidden backdoor program running on your computer. This kind of hack exploits a bug in Windows 9x. NetBIOS is meant to be used on local area networks, so machines on that network can share information. Unfortunately, the bug is that NetBIOS can also be used across the Internet - so a hacker can access your machine remotely.
ICMP ‘Ping’ (Internet Control Message Protocol)
ICMP is one of the main protocols that make the Internet work. It standards for Internet Control Message Protocol. 'Ping' is one of the commands that can be sent to a computer using ICMP. Ordinarily, a computer would respond to this ping, telling the sender that the computer does exist. This is all pings are meant to do. Pings may seem harmless enough, but a large number of pings can make a Denial-of-Service attack, which overloads a computer. Also, hackers can use pings to see if a computer exists and does not have a firewall (firewalls can block pings). If a computer responds to a ping, then the hacker could then launch a more serious form of attack against a computer.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
FTP is a standard Internet protocol, standing for File Transfer Protocol. You may use it for file downloads from some websites. If you have a web page of your own, you may use FTP to upload it from your home computer to the web server. However, FTP can also be used by some hackers... FTP normally requires some form of authentication for access to private files, or for writing .

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 6:14 PM on May 12, 2008

Hi yikes bikers, Hacking is illegal and punishable and it is one type of computer crime. But if you want details then try this site for the ebooks on hacking:

1) www.katz.cd
2) www.softarchive.net

Answered by Deepak , an ibibo Master, at 8:05 PM on May 07, 2008

if you want to be a hacker you must know all about languages using in web or to crack the applications, it is hark work but if you wish you can, best of luck.

Answered by atul , an ibibo Master, at 8:50 AM on May 07, 2008

Hacking is manipulating programming to do something that was not originally intended. In most cases it is used to gain access to other's computers. It is not easy to do, especially if a computer is protected by a firewall and other security programs.
This depends upon what backdoor program(s) are hiding on your PC. Different programs can do different amounts of damage. However, most allow a hacker to smuggle another program onto your PC. This means that if a hacker can't do something using the backdoor program, he can easily put something else onto your computer that can. Hackers can see everything you are doing, and can access any file on your disk. Hackers can write new files, delete files, edit files, and do practically anything to a file that could be done to a file. A hacker could install several programs on to your system without your knowledge. Such programs could also be used to steal personal information such as passwords and credit card information
There are many ways in which a hacker can hack. Some are as follows –
NetBIOS
NetBIOS hacks are the worst kind, since they don't require you to have any hidden backdoor program running on your computer. This kind of hack exploits a bug in Windows 9x. NetBIOS is meant to be used on local area networks, so machines on that network can share information. Unfortunately, the bug is that NetBIOS can also be used across the Internet - so a hacker can access your machine remotely.
ICMP ‘Ping’ (Internet Control Message Protocol)
ICMP is one of the main protocols that make the Internet work. It standards for Internet Control Message Protocol. 'Ping' is one of the commands that can be sent to a computer using ICMP. Ordinarily, a computer would respond to this ping, telling the sender that the computer does exist. This is all pings are meant to do. Pings may seem harmless enough, but a large number of pings can make a Denial-of-Service attack, which overloads a computer. Also, hackers can use pings to see if a computer exists and does not have a firewall (firewalls can block pings). If a computer responds to a ping, then the hacker could then launch a more serious form of attack against a computer.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
FTP is a standard Internet protocol, standing for File Transfer Protocol. You may use it for file downloads from some websites. If you have a web page of your own, you may use FTP to upload it from your home computer to the web server. However, FTP can also be used by some hackers... FTP normally requires some form of authentication for access to private files, or for writing .

Answered by Safder , an ibibo Citizen, at 11:51 PM on May 06, 2008

You can begin learning hacking by first learning networking concepts first and then learning about network and information security concepts. Also, you need to know one programming language,specially, C++. After learning these, you can go for ankit fadia's books.

Answered by Kamlesh B , an ibibo Specialist, at 4:20 PM on May 06, 2008

Well,

Hacking is manipulating programming to do something that was not originally intended. In most cases it is used to gain access to other's computers. It is not easy to do, especially if a computer is protected by a firewall and other security programs.
This depends upon what backdoor program(s) are hiding on your PC. Different programs can do different amounts of damage. However, most allow a hacker to smuggle another program onto your PC. This means that if a hacker can't do something using the backdoor program, he can easily put something else onto your computer that can. Hackers can see everything you are doing, and can access any file on your disk. Hackers can write new files, delete files, edit files, and do practically anything to a file that could be done to a file. A hacker could install several programs on to your system without your knowledge. Such programs could also be used to steal personal information such as passwords and credit card information
There are many ways in which a hacker can hack. Some are as follows –
NetBIOS
NetBIOS hacks are the worst kind, since they don't require you to have any hidden backdoor program running on your computer. This kind of hack exploits a bug in Windows 9x. NetBIOS is meant to be used on local area networks, so machines on that network can share information. Unfortunately, the bug is that NetBIOS can also be used across the Internet - so a hacker can access your machine remotely.
ICMP ‘Ping’ (Internet Control Message Protocol)
ICMP is one of the main protocols that make the Internet work. It standards for Internet Control Message Protocol. 'Ping' is one of the commands that can be sent to a computer using ICMP. Ordinarily, a computer would respond to this ping, telling the sender that the computer does exist. This is all pings are meant to do. Pings may seem harmless enough, but a large number of pings can make a Denial-of-Service attack, which overloads a computer. Also, hackers can use pings to see if a computer exists and does not have a firewall (firewalls can block pings). If a computer responds to a ping, then the hacker could then launch a more serious form of attack against a computer.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
FTP is a standard Internet protocol, standing for File Transfer Protocol. You may use it for file downloads from some websites. If you have a web page of your own, you may use FTP to upload it from your home computer to the web server. However, FTP can also be used by some hackers... FTP normally requires some form of authentication for access to private files, or for writing .

ankit fadia's books aren't for hacking actually. he is simply using the lacks of windows software and show you how to insert your finger in tht hole.

Some of the good books are....

Commonsense Computer Security: Your Practical Guide to
InformationProtection
Com puter Crime: A Crimefighter's Handbook
Computer Security
Computer Security Basics
Computer Security Handbook
Firewalls and Internet Security
Fundamentals of Computer Security Technology
Hacker Proof: The Ultimate Guide to Network Security
Halting the Hacker: A Practical Guide to Computer Security
Internet Firewalls and Network Security
Internet Firewalls and Network Security
Internet Security: Professional Reference

I hope that it works for u....

Answered by ajay kumar , an ibibo Master, at 3:21 PM on May 06, 2008

Hacking is manipulating programming to do something that was not originally intended. In most cases it is used to gain access to other's computers. It is not easy to do, especially if a computer is protected by a firewall and other security programs.
This depends upon what backdoor program(s) are hiding on your PC. Different programs can do different amounts of damage. However, most allow a hacker to smuggle another program onto your PC. This means that if a hacker can't do something using the backdoor program, he can easily put something else onto your computer that can. Hackers can see everything you are doing, and can access any file on your disk. Hackers can write new files, delete files, edit files, and do practically anything to a file that could be done to a file. A hacker could install several programs on to your system without your knowledge. Such programs could also be used to steal personal information such as passwords and credit card information

Answered by Smarty , an ibibo Master, at 1:12 PM on May 06, 2008

well, Hacking is manipulating programming to do something that was not originally intended. In most cases it is used to gain access to other's computers. It is not easy to do, especially if a computer is protected by a firewall and other security programs.
This depends upon what backdoor program(s) are hiding on your PC. Different programs can do different amounts of damage. However, most allow a hacker to smuggle another program onto your PC. This means that if a hacker can't do something using the backdoor program, he can easily put something else onto your computer that can. Hackers can see everything you are doing, and can access any file on your disk. Hackers can write new files, delete files, edit files, and do practically anything to a file that could be done to a file. A hacker could install several programs on to your system without your knowledge. Such programs could also be used to steal personal information such as passwords and credit card information
There are many ways in which a hacker can hack. Some are as follows –
NetBIOS .

Anyways You have to be one of the following to be a hacker:

1) A clever or quick fix to a computer program problem
2) A clumsy or inelegant solution to a problem
3) Modification of a program or device to give the user
access to features that were otherwise unavailable to them.

Answered by satyaiitk , an ibibo Master, at 12:14 PM on May 06, 2008

In order to learn hacking the first important thing you require is learning the basic concepts of Networking. So i will suggest you start learning Networking very well.

Answered by Sudipta Deb , an ibibo Specialist, at 12:09 PM on May 06, 2008

hi yikesh :-
Commonsense Computer Security: Your Practical Guide to
InformationProtection
Com puter Crime: A Crimefighter's Handbook
Computer Security
Computer Security Basics
Computer Security Handbook
Firewalls and Internet Security
Fundamentals of Computer Security Technology
Hacker Proof: The Ultimate Guide to Network Security
Halting the Hacker: A Practical Guide to Computer Security
Internet Firewalls and Network Security
Internet Firewalls and Network Security
Internet Security: Professional Reference

Answered by shepherd , an ibibo Master, at 10:32 AM on May 06, 2008