Level 0 - The White Hat Contract

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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030) is the main US federal law against unauthorized computer access. Breaking it can mean serious fines and prison time, even for violations that seem minor.

It covers things like: accessing computers without permission, stealing information through unauthorized access, damaging computers or networks, and sharing passwords or login credentials.

White Hat Ethics

A white hat hacker stays inside the law and only hacks with permission. That means:

▸ Only test systems you own or have written permission to test.
▸ Never read, copy, or damage real user data.
▸ Tell the owner when you find a vulnerability, don't exploit it.
▸ Keep track of what you tested and stay within the agreed scope.

Everything on this platform is intentionally broken and exists only for learning. Use these skills only here or on systems where you have permission.

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Before You Begin

Read the rules above. By clicking I Agree you're confirming that you understand the CFAA, agree to white-hat ethics, and will only use what you learn here for legal, authorized purposes.

Once you agree, the system will give you the Level 1 secret key.

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Watch: What is an Ethical Hacker and what do they do?

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The White Hat Contract

I've read the rules above. I agree to use everything I learn here only for legal, authorized, and educational purposes.