What is awesome-hacking-resources?

Awesome Hacking Resources is a curated list of links for anyone who wants to learn about cybersecurity, hacking, and penetration testing (the practice of testing computer systems for vulnerabilities). Instead of providing its own software or tools, it acts as a giant bookmark folder, pointing you to free courses, YouTube channels, interactive training sites, and forums where you can build your security skills. The list is broken down into practical categories based on what you might want to learn. "Learning the Skills" and "Sharpening Your Skills" point to university lectures, online academies, and interactive platforms where you can practice legally. Other sections focus on specific specialties, like reverse engineering (figuring out how software works behind the scenes), privilege escalation (learning how hackers gain higher-level access on a system), and malware analysis. It also includes lists of "vulnerable" web applications, safe, intentionally flawed practice environments you can install to test your hacking techniques. This project is aimed at self-taught beginners, aspiring security professionals, and hobbyists who want a structured starting point. For example, if a developer wants to learn how to protect their own web apps, they could use the resources here to find deliberately vulnerable practice apps and learn how they get hacked. Similarly, someone preparing for a cybersecurity job interview could use the "Sharpening Your Skills" links to find interactive platforms like Hack The Box, which let you practice breaking into simulated systems in a legal, controlled environment. The project is built entirely as a community resource that anyone can contribute to. It relies on users submitting new links to keep the list comprehensive and up to date. However, because the internet changes quickly, some of the linked resources may be outdated or no longer active, which is a natural trade-off for any large directory of external links.