Welcome to the sixth Community Byte for coding in Python and beating the challenges presented to us by HackThisSite. These sessions are created to bring our community together, to learn from each other, and essentially grow together. Everyone is welcome, from novice programmers to aspiring hackers.
HackThisSite is a free, legal, and safe practice ground for aspiring hackers wanting to test their knowledge on something real. We have full permission to exploit their servers, and we even get point rewards for it.
Python is an easy-to-learn and fun programming language. It was made with readability and simplicity in mind. This keeps things speedy and simple, which helps novice programmers grasp the concepts and ideas pertaining to programming more easily.
This week's mission on HackThisSite will begin educating on breaking and finding flaws in web scripts. This is yet another different aspect of computers that we have not yet explored, but it is incredibly essential in your journey to becoming a hacker.
Our Job
Exploit the web script provided on the page into displaying the subcontents containing a password string. This requires you to learn some basic Unix command knowledge.
Prerequisites
- An IRC client, like XChat
- An account on HackThisSite
- Will to learn basic Unix commands
- Gobby, a collaborative code editor (programmers)
- A friendly disposition toward other members (last week we had to kick a few people out for misconduct)
How Does This Work?
If you're new to IRC, go here to learn how to set it up and use it. I will walk everyone through the mission and give you all of the resources and hints you need to solve it via chat. If none of our users are able to solve the mission, I will walk you through how to complete it and make sure that you learn why the exploit works.
Sol Gates is in charge of community coding (Mondays and Wednesdays), and I am in charge of HTS missions (Fridays).
When Does It Start?
Programming
Every Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. PST. If you need to convert the time from your time zone, go to the Time Zone Converter.
HackThisSite Missions
Every Friday at 5:00 p.m. PST. If you need to convert the time from your time zone, go to the Time Zone Converter.
PLEASE, arrive on time. You will be left out if you do not arrive on time.
Project Goals
Here are some of my hopes for the community for this week's project:
- Get more people in IRC.
- Get more people to learn Linux, to aid in their future with computers. Linux knowledge is essential, especially in networking.
- Inspire some people to learn on their own time out of free will.
Follow and Chat with Null Byte!
Null Byte is Looking for Forum Moderators!
If you think you have what it takes, by all means, apply to become a moderator! Here's what you need to do:
- Be active in the community.
- Idle in IRC.
- Show me your dedication.
Then, simply ask! Tell me if you are interested and I will keep a close eye on your contributions. Your work will not go unnoticed.
Image via Brian Jones' Blog
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