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Aspiring Ethical Hacker Shares How TryHackMe Sparked a Cybersecurity Journey

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A self-taught developer recently shared how a casual internet search for 'how to learn how to hack' led them to discover ethical hacking through TryHackMe. Initially misled by mobile apps and movie-style hacking stereotypes, they found the field more intuitive and methodical than expected. Over the past year, they completed multiple TryHackMe learning paths and are now building stronger fundamentals on HackTheBox. Alongside cybersecurity, they maintain interests in game development and AI applications in bioinformatics. They plan to publish beginner-friendly explanations of concepts they find confusing or interesting, inviting others to share their own learning journeys.

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