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this language is one of the most widely
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used programming languages it's used to
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write programs for both windows and
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Linux operating systems in fact the C
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language forms the foundation of the
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Linux kernel C is considered a middle
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level language if you don't know about
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the middle language basically we have
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three types of highlevel programming
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languages which includes python bash
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Ruby and many more highlevel languages
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are easy to understand but they are slow
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middle level languages on the other hand
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are slightly difficult to learn but they
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are faster as compared to highlevel
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programming languages they use a special
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compiler to convert source code into
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binary lastly we have low-level
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languages like assembly they are very
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difficult to learn and take a very long
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time to write a program but they are
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fast as Lightning because they directly
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Hardware before we dive into hacking
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let's explore C history developed in the
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1970s by Dennis Richie C is primarily
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used to create operating systems device
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drivers and kernels as mentioned earlier
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the Linux system is also based on the C
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language while languages like Python and
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Bash are also common it's not entirely
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accurate to say C is used mostly for
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hacking here's what makes C attractive
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to hackers unlike higher level languages
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that abstract away Hardware details C
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allows programmers to directly interact
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with memory addresses and manipulate
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Hardware resources this fine grained
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control is valuable for hackers because
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it helps them exploit vulnerabilities
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like buffer overflows buffer overflows
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occur when data overflows a designated
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memory buffer and Spills into adjacent
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regions hackers can exploit this to
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overwrite critical parts of memory
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potentially injecting malicious code to
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gain control another vulnerability
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enabled by C is Kernel level programming
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C allows creating programs that interact
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directly with the operating system core
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called the kernel this access can be
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used to bypass security restrictions or
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manipulate system behavior in
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unauthorized ways code is known for its
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speed and efficiency this is crucial for
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hackers because it helps them build
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faster exploits efficient code
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allows crafting exploits that work
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quickly potentially before security
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measures can react this is vital in time
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sensitive attacks additionally C helps
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them build lightweight malware hackers
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can develop smaller malware programs
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written in C that consume fewer
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resources making them harder to detect
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since many operating systems and core
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software components are written in C
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understanding C allows hackers to
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reverse engineer these programs by
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analyzing the C code hackers can gain
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insights into their functionalities and
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potentially discover vulnerabilities
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this knowledge also helps them develop
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exploits understanding the inner
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workings of a CW written system allows
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for crafting targeted exploits specific
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functionalities C is a popular choice
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for creating shell codes small pieces of
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malicious code injected into a system
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C's efficiency allows creating compact
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shell codes that can bypass security
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filters shell codes written in C can
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directly interact with the system's
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hardware and memory giving hackers more
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control hackers can also leverage C to
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build custom hacking tools for specific
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needs C's flexibility allows for
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tailored functionality by creating tools
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that automate specific tasks in the
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hacking process saving time and effort
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developing tools that Target specific
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vulnerabilities in lesser known software
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or systems is another application in
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conclusion C's low-level control
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efficiency and historical prevalence in
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system development make it an attractive
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language for some hackers seeking to
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exploit vulnerabilities and manipulate
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systems directly however it's just one
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tool in a hacker's Arsenal other
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programming languages also play a role
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in the ever evolving landscape of cyber
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