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Fun teaching software designed by Infinite Loops to teach users about the dangers of hacking

Fun teaching software designed by Infinite Loops to teach users about the dangers of hacking

Vote: (33 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Infinite Loops Inc.

Version: 8.1

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(33 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Infinite Loops Inc.

8.1

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Simple interface
  • Plenty of information
  • Balanced coverage of hacking issues

Cons

  • Could be misused
  • Strange color scheme

I Hack You is an education app that teaches both white hat hacking concepts as well as those related to computer cracking. In spite of its name, it doesn't actually feature any hacking tools. Those who are learning more about the issue of cyber crime as well as those who need to pen test their own local area networks will find that it has all the information they need to get started.

While the app features a very unusual color scheme, those who can get past this will be able to begin mastering fairly complex concepts quite quickly. Every feature can be found hiding underneath a simple button-based menu. You won't have to learn any complicated combinations or start typing in search terms with your onscreen keyboard. The app makes it easy enough to find information intuitively.

Perhaps the biggest part of the app is the conceptual menu, which offers users a good overview of how digital storage and retrieval networks are secured. Those who already have a fairly good understanding of the basics behind this technology are free to explore intermediate and expert-level content that provides a more in-depth look at the issues of encryption and the concept of firewalls.

Hacker culture is covered alongside technical issues. There's some debate over the different types of hackers and whether computer criminals should really be referred to as crackers. I Hack You's built-in article database offers users a complete look at these concepts from a fair and balanced perspective.

Some people might feel that it provides individuals with information that they could cause harm with, but the same could really be said of any IT textbook as well. Those who are interested in computer security should certainly read up on these issues because they might have to fight back against them. There's even a concise list of tips and tricks for those who want to try out some of these techniques.

Penetration testers will find a few sections of particular interest to their needs, especially if they're planning on actively attacking installations with the intent of finding weaknesses. Since I Hack You should run on even the most underpowered mobile devices, technicians could easily bring the software with them to a job site while they're doing this kind of work.

Pros

  • Simple interface
  • Plenty of information
  • Balanced coverage of hacking issues

Cons

  • Could be misused
  • Strange color scheme