For such a term as hacker, there are many different definitions, some believe that hackers are criminals trying to find out the user's confidential information, but this is not always the case.
Who is a hacker
The concept of a hacker is characterized by two definitions, one of which is the most popular and therefore more truthful. For most people, a hacker is an attacker who, in one way or another, tries to find out confidential information stored on a personal computer, cause a system malfunction, or simply download a virus. Such people are characterized by a different definition, namely "crackers" - people who hack into a computer. As an example, we can consider the fact that a person who is able to hack into a computer's security system does not make him a hacker, in fact, the same as the ability to open cars does not make him an automobile master. Another definition of the word hacker is the programmers who in fact created the Internet, the Unix operating system, and exactly what it is today, they provide the World Wide Web. As a result, one word has two different definitions, the main difference between which is that hackers build things and crackers break them.
How to become a hacker
It turns out that people trying to become hackers can either deceive and steal information from other people, or they really try to become a programmer who is well versed in their kind of activity, help other people, etc. To be such a hacker is undoubtedly a pleasure, only it requires a lot effort. Such people enjoy solving various kinds of problems that stand in the way before them, from honing their skills to perfection, etc. Otherwise, if a person does not want to improve himself in this way, then, most likely, it is precisely the philistine definition of this term that is inherent in him.
Of course, in order to become at least a "cracker", a person will need certain knowledge in the field of automation of information processes, programming in basic languages, knowledge of information security, and many others. Do not forget that if you are not able to think logically or you just do not like solving complex problems that stand in your way, then it is better to give up the idea of becoming a hacker, since this type of activity mainly requires the presence of logical thinking, and only then perseverance and other character traits. Sometimes it may seem that what a hacker is doing is monotonous and boring work, and it is in this connection that a person who does not have perseverance is unlikely to be able to become a hacker.