Why I'm teaching kids to hack computers

(hacktivate.app)

4 points | by twostraws 6 hours ago ago

4 comments

  • sikimiki 5 hours ago

    In the early 2000s, growing up in a third-world country with limited resources meant computers and operating systems were constantly breaking. That scarcity pushed me to tinker and experiment, I learned to troubleshoot hardware, reinstall OSes, and reverse-engineer odd behaviors. I even experimented with keyloggers out of curiosity. That practical, trial-and-error schooling is where a lot of the so called “common sense” about security comes from. It is less theory, more failing, fixing, and learning what actually keeps one safe online.

    I think it all stemmed from curiosity to learn and tinker. I wonder if gamifying it is enough but it’s a step.

    • twostraws 5 hours ago

      I suspect gamifying it isn't enough, but as you say it's a step, and if it helps more people get involved then hopefully others can provide more steps to follow.

  • rogermungo 6 hours ago

    Nice.. But Damn.. Apple only : (

    • twostraws 5 hours ago

      Yeah, sorry; I know my limitations, and would rather do one thing very well than two things kinda average.