Does hacking have any real world uses?

[Sop]

Hey, I'm learning to be a 1337 h4x00r, and was wondering, does it have any real world uses? Other than being able to brag to all of your script kiddy friends.

 

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[Rydian]

Well, people tend to lock themselves out of machines from time to time, knowing how to reset (or entirely bypass) local passwords is a big help.

Also some infections will disable normal tools and you might need to use the command line or a bootable linux drive or something.

Computer repair has yet to get me head though, so if your goal is l3e7 bitches or whatever you youngin's say, stick to videogames.

 

[Originality]

Many hackers wind up working for security firms. Who better to develop anti-hacking software than former hackers?

Although most hackers get nowhere. All relevant markets are already too saturated to make it a worthwhile career path.

 

[Sop]

Ah, OK, I'm just learning about security etc, just to know.