​How to Become a Hacker? Learn the Complete 2026 Ethical Hacking Roadmap

How to Become a Hacker? Learn the Complete 2026 Ethical Hacking Roadmap 

Hello friends Have you ever wondered about the truth behind those fast moving codes on a computer screen and that mysterious black interface Do you also feel that hacking is something limited only to movies ​Today I will tell you from my personal experience what Ethical Hacking actually is and how you can become a professional ethical hacker explained in very simple language.

​1. What is Hacking?

​First of all clear the misunderstanding from your mind that hacking is just theft  The real meaning of hacking is finding a Vulnerability (weakness) in a system

​Example: Imagine a huge palace with 100 doors A thief will break a door to enter but an Ethical Hacker will inspect the entire palace to check if there is a window with a broken lock Once the hacker finds that weak window they advise the owner to fix it so that no thief can get inside

​2. 3 Strong Pillars to Become an Ethical Hacker

​If you want to know how to become a hacker you must master these three things

​1. Understanding Networking and the Internet

You need to know how data travels over the internet

​IP Address : This is just like your home address If the address is wrong the internets letter (data) won't reach you

​Concept : You should have basic knowledge of DNS, HTTP, and Ports.

​2. Operating System : Linux (Kali Linux)

Windows is good for gaming and office work but Linux is the king of the hacking world

​Kali Linux : This is an operating system that comes pre loaded with hundreds of hacking tools Its black screen (Terminal) gives you the power that isn't possible in Windows

​3. (What is Python Programming?)

Why Python : Because it is the easiest By writing a small piece of code (Script) you can automatically check thousands of passwords which is known as a Brute Force Attack in technical terms.

​Example : SQL Injection ​Let’s understand a real attack that often happens on insecure websites Imagine a websites login page

​Normal Login : Username Amit and Password My123.

​Hacker’s Trick : Instead of a password the hacker writes OR 1=1  The websites database gets confused because in mathematics 1=1 is always True The computer thinks the password is correct and lets the hacker in without a real password An ethical hacker finds this mistake and fixes it

​4. Social Engineering Hacking the Human Mind

Hacking isn't just about computers its also about the human mind The biggest example of this is a Phishing Attack

​How it happens : You receive an email saying Your Facebook account is locked click here to change your password 

The Trap : As soon as you click a fake Facebook page opens You enter your password there and it goes directly to the hacker

​5. How to Learn Ethical Hacking

You dont need expensive coaching to learn ethical hacking

​TryHackMe : It’s like a game for beginners where you learn hacking step by step

​YouTube Channels : You can follow experienced people like NetworkChuck or Technical Sagar

​Google : A hackers biggest weapon is their brain and the art of Google Searching

​Conclusion

​My Advice : Hacking is like a superpower If you use it for the right reasons (White Hat Hacker) you will get both respect and money Never try to harm anyone because cyber laws are very strict

Created by : Tech Duniya