The Hacker’s Manual: 2024 Seventeenth Edition

Linux security is more than a list of threats: it is also a matter of understanding your system, choosing the right tools, and knowing what to do when something goes wrong. The Hacker’s Manual: 2024 Seventeenth Edition brings those strands together in a practical, Linux-centered collection of tutorials and features.

Compiled by Aiden Dalby and Steve Dacombe, this issue moves from everyday Linux use into privacy, security, system administration, and hands-on experimentation. The emphasis is on learning how the pieces fit together—not treating the terminal, the network, or the kernel as mysteries.

Build confidence with Linux, from Ubuntu to the kernel

Get acquainted with Ubuntu 24.04, explore the story of Linux, and see what is involved in building a custom kernel. Other tutorials look at system repair and data recovery, offering useful context for maintaining a Linux machine as well as using one.

Security with a practical point of view

The security material introduces tools and approaches associated with Kali Linux and Fedora Security Lab, alongside guidance on protecting privacy, securing servers and desktops, and communicating more privately. The publication also considers Tails and other established tools. These topics make the issue relevant to readers interested in defensive security and authorized learning.

Explore the systems around your desktop

Virtual machines, media servers, cloud services, monitoring, and multi-boot configurations extend the focus beyond a single Linux installation. The tutorials show the breadth of projects Linux can support, from setting up services to understanding how different operating systems can share a machine.

A useful companion for terminal practice

For readers still finding their feet at the command line, the reference section covers terminal basics, files and folders, configuration files, system information, partitions, remote access, display control, and core commands. More experienced Linux users can use the issue to pick a project or revisit familiar tools from a security-focused perspective.

The Hacker’s Manual suits curious Linux users who want a broad, hands-on tour of system skills, privacy, and security—with plenty of directions to explore next. 📚