Mastering the Linux Command Line

⚔️ Why the Terminal Is a Hacker's Playground

Real hackers don’t click — they command.

The Linux terminal gives you full control, speed, and power — from file systems to networks, scripting to exploitation.

In this post, we’ll teach you the most essential Linux commands every hacker must know to survive (and dominate) in the wild.

These are your go-to commands to move around:

Command	Description
`pwd`	Show current working directory
`ls`	List files and folders
`cd [folder]`	Change directory
`cd ..`	Move up one directory
`cd ~`	Go to home directory

🔍 Tip: Use ls -la to see hidden files and detailed permissions.

Every hacker will create or read payloads, logs, and configs. You’ll use:

🔥 Pro Tip: Use tail -f [logfile] to monitor live logs while hacking.

You’ll constantly move, copy, and delete files while setting up tools or transferring exploits.

⚠️ Warning: rm -rf / will erase everything — don’t try it 😅

Sometimes you need to locate a payload, wordlist, or config file buried deep.

Command	Description
`find / -name [filename]`	Search by name
`grep '[text]' [file]`	Search inside a file
`grep -r '[text]' [folder]`	Recursive search
`locate [keyword]`	Fast file search (requires `updatedb`)

💡 Example: grep -r "password" /etc finds files with the word “password”.

Hackers often combine tools in one line using pipes and redirects.

Symbol	Meaning
`	`
`>`	Redirect output to a new file
`>>`	Append output to an existing file
`&&`	Run next command only if previous succeeds
`;`	Run multiple commands in sequence

Example:

cat users.txt | grep admin > admin_users.txt

Want to get fancy? Use:

alias ll='ls -la --color=auto'

Part 4: File & Directory Permissions – The Gateway to Exploits

We’ll break down how hackers abuse misconfigured permissions and special bits to escalate access.

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Don’t worry — mastery comes with practice.
Just open your terminal and hack your brain into CLI mode daily.

Let’s keep building. 💻⚔️