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It is often said that movies make hacking look very fast, exciting, and almost magical. Even people who know a little about computers may wonder how much of it is real, and how actual hacking works on Ubuntu systems. Movies often show hackers breaking passwords in seconds, opening secret files with one click, or using flashy 3D screens and moving text—but in reality, hacking is much different. It is slower, requires careful thinking, and uses real tools instead of magic.
This talk helps bring clarity to the difference between Hollywood hacking and real-world security work. We will look at some common movie scenes and explain what really happens on Ubuntu systems. For example, movies show passwords breaking instantly, but in real life, checking passwords safely takes time and uses tools like john the ripper or hashcat. Movies show hackers opening secret files with one click, but in real life, we explore files using commands like ls, grep, and scripts to search for important information. Movies show fancy 3D graphics and glowing screens, but most work happens in the terminal, using simple scripts and programs. Movies often ignore security rules, but real hacking follows laws and ethical guidelines.
Will also show some real tools used on Ubuntu for learning and testing security. These include network scanning with nmap, monitoring network traffic with tcpdump, and tracing system calls with eBPF. Attendees will see how these tools work in practice and how Ubuntu makes it easy to experiment in a safe environment.
In the end, this talk aims to give insight to beginners, students, and anyone interested in computers and security. Attendees will learn which movie hacks are just for fun and which have a kernel of truth, understand what real hacking looks like on Ubuntu, see examples of real open-source tools used to test and protect systems, and get inspired to start learning security in a safe and practical way.
By comparing myths with reality, this talk will make hacking on Ubuntu easier to understand and less mysterious, while keeping it fun and educational.