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HackWiki is a cybersecurity knowledge base created strictly for educational and authorized professional use. All techniques, tools, commands, and methodologies documented here are intended for:

  • Authorized penetration testing engagements
  • Certified security assessments with written permission
  • Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and lab environments
  • Academic research and professional development
  • Defensive security — understanding attacks to build better defenses

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  • Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) — United States
  • Computer Misuse Act 1990 — United Kingdom
  • Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) — International
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Before using any technique described in this knowledge base:

  1. Obtain written authorization from the system owner
  2. Define scope and rules of engagement clearly
  3. Verify legal compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws
  4. Document everything — maintain records of authorization and activities
  5. Stay within scope — never exceed the boundaries of your authorization

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If you discover vulnerabilities during authorized testing, follow responsible disclosure practices:

  • Report findings to the system owner promptly
  • Allow reasonable time for remediation before any public disclosure
  • Follow the organization's vulnerability disclosure policy
  • Never exploit vulnerabilities beyond what is necessary to demonstrate impact

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