Many readers find the instructions too vague to actually "hack" anything. It functions more like an expanded glossary than a step-by-step guide.

It uses simple language and avoids overwhelming the reader with dense jargon immediately.

Some of the software or vulnerabilities mentioned may no longer be relevant to modern, patched operating systems. Verdict

It covers the "philosophy" of hacking and basic terminology (White Hat vs. Black Hat).

It’s a short book designed to give you a "birds-eye view" of the field in a single afternoon. Weaknesses:

If you are looking for a to what hacking is, it’s an okay starting point. However, if you want to develop actual skills, you would likely find more value in structured resources like the TryHackMe platforms or the "Hacking: The Art of Exploitation" book for a more rigorous technical foundation.

It introduces very high-level concepts like IP tracking, simple password cracking theories, and common tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Nmap), but it rarely dives deep into the actual code or complex execution.