Very helpful thanks for sharing
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"You Don’t Have to Be a Hacker to Be Hacked" (From a Penetration Tester in Training
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130 days agoYou don’t need to know code.
You don’t need to work in tech.
You just need to use a phone — and that alone makes you a target.
In 2025, your data is your identity.
And I’ve seen how easily it can be stolen.
I’m a penetration tester in training, and yes, I’ve been tricked too.
📩 I once clicked on a fake PayPal email that said:
“Your account has been limited. Click here to verify.”
📱 Another time, I got this on WhatsApp:
“Congrats! You've won ₦50,000 in the MTN Promo. Send your name and bank.”
I almost fell for it.
The truth is, over 90% of hacks happen through simple mistakes:
"Clicking one wrong link"
"Using public Wi-Fi"
"Reusing the same password"
You don’t have to be rich or famous to be hacked.
You just have to be online.
Most attacks don’t start with a virus…
They start with trust — and your curiosity.
That’s why cybersecurity isn’t just for geeks or tech bros.
It’s for everyone with a smartphone, a business, or a social life.
As someone learning to ethically hack systems, I believe knowledge should be shared — not hoarded.
💬 Drop a 💻 if you want free, simple tips like:
"How to protect your Gmail and WhatsApp"
"How to recognize scam messages instantly"
"Tools I use for real-world penetration testing"
I’ve made mistakes before too.
But I’m learning — and sharing.
Stay sharp. Stay safe. 💡🔒