Linux for Hackers Lecture

Introduction

• Linux is a foundational skill for hacking.
• The series aims to teach Linux fundamentals essential for hackers.
• Sponsored by Hack the Box Academy, offering a free Linux lab.

Importance of Linux

• Linux is necessary for anyone in IT or hacking.
• Offers a hands-on approach to learning by using a Linux lab.

Setting Up

• Access the Linux lab via Hack the Box Academy link.
• Receive 30 cubes to unlock courses, such as Linux Fundamentals, which costs 10 cubes.
• Completing the course refunds the cubes, making it essentially free.

First Steps in Linux

• Use Parrot OS, a Linux distribution designed for hacking.
• Linux is technically a kernel, not an OS, with various distributions like Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian.

Why Linux?

• Open-source: Free to use and redistribute.
• Faster and more secure than other operating systems.
• Most hacking tools are Linux-based.

Using Linux

• Linux can be used via a Graphical User Interface (GUI) but is more powerful through the terminal.
• Introduction to the Linux terminal, the preferred method for using Linux.

Basic Linux Commands

1. pwd (Print Working Directory)

   • Displays the current directory path.

2. ls (List)

   • Lists the contents of the current directory.

3. cd (Change Directory)

   • Changes the current directory.
   • Example: cd Desktop to move to the Desktop directory.
   • Use cd .. to move back one directory level.

Exploring the File System

• Navigating through directories using the pwd, ls, and cd commands.
• Reached the root directory using cd .. repeatedly.

Quiz

• Challenge to recall commands to navigate back to a starting directory.

Summary

• Reviewed the basics of what Linux is and its importance.
• Introduced basic terminal commands to start using Linux.
• More content and in-depth learning available through Hack the Box Academy.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to continue learning and practice more commands.
• Acknowledgment of the sponsor: Hack the Box Academy.
• Call to action to engage with the content and subscribe for more learning.

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• Next Steps: Continue exploring more Linux commands and features.
• Reminder: Check out Hack the Box Academy for guided learning.