For all of those interested in taking their “hacking” to new heights check out www.exploit-exercises.com and start playing around. I personally haven’t downloaded them yet (although I will soon and provide comments as needed) but have heard a lot of good things about them. A couple of tips as you work your way through the exercises: 1. Google is your friend 2. MAN pages are helpful too and 3. If you get stuck walkthroughs can be found (give yourself a chance first). I would recommend www.mattandreko.com
I would be interested in hearing your thoughts as you walk through them. I will share mine as well.