Learning hacking especially if you’re a complete beginner, is no easy task but there are lots of resources online such as online hacking tutorials, YouTube videos on hacking and even online courses on Udemy.

But hacking resources are often sparse and spread out all over the web so it’s often helpful to read books. In fact in my opinion, it’s the best way to learn hacking because all of the information is gathered together in one place. Although all the hacking books in this list are excellent in their own right and some of them cover different aspects of hacking, we definitely recommend reading a few of them to expand your knowledge or getting it as a gift.

Also read: Gifts for Hackers and Cyber Security Professionals.

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