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Is Foundational Knowledge (Networking, Coding, Linux) Really That Important When Learning to Hack?

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hakluke answers beginner questions on hacking prerequisites: fundamentals like HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS and Linux matter, but can be built progressively rather than mastered before starting.
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