Benjurry, Ji Xinhua, one of China's first-generation hackers, is known as "computer genius" and is proficient in database security, wireless security, and IDs. Interestingly, benjurry, the net name, was originally a "stupid" transliteration. People familiar with him call him stupid. This "stupid computer genius" is now working for the Huawei Security Department, engaged in technical work.
"Tianxingjian, a gentleman strives for self-improvement ." This is the motto of JI Xinhua's life. He has always been striving for self-improvement and striving for the goal! In this way, from an obscure farmer's child to today's success!
The first step towards success
During the interview, Ji Xiaohua gave me the first impression that he was a very optimistic, cheerful, and easy-to-contact person. throughout the interview, he felt very relaxed and couldn't help asking him more "why ". When talking about his own growth process, the only thing he knows is how bitter it is.
Ji Xinhua was born in the countryside. Because his father died early and his family was poor, he tried the hardships of life early, maybe because of this, exercise his optimistic nature and tough personality. He never had access to computers before he went to college because he was poor at home. At most, he only saw computers on television, books, and other media. It was just a vague concept. At this time, Ji Xinhua's goal is to study hard to learn more about the outside world and learn more. He decided to change the current situation with knowledge. Finally, through unremitting efforts, he successfully passed the college entrance examination, successfully moved into the university, and became a college student! This is also an important turning point in his life.
After entering the University, the situation around the University has changed a lot, and there are many opportunities to get in touch with new things. Of course, more importantly, they have the opportunity to access computers. At that time, the school opened a FORTRAN language course and was able to perform practical operation exercises on the computer, which increased the chance of contact with the computer. When he recalled the first time he came into contact with a computer, he still remembered the new things. Naturally, he mentioned the old saying: "When I was a freshman, I really saw a computer for the first time, at that time, I still don't know how to start the system. At that time, I pressed all the keys on the keyboard and still couldn't see any words on the screen. Haha ...... I think it's funny now ". That is, the ignorance of the past will start his future computer journey. In the continuous practice of computer, he gradually discovered the magic of the computer, so he became more and more interested in the computer, that's when he started learning about computers.
At that time, because there was no money, it could be said that using computers became his greatest wish. Fortunately, the school organized a work-study plan, so it was assigned to the school's computing center. At that time, he got the job. It was just like a fish, and it was the place where he started learning computers. Every teacher at the computer center also gave him great help, where he began to access the network and enter the endless network-a new world. It can be said that the computer center of the school is the place where Ji xinhuameng wants to start and the start of his success.
Later, I started learning ASP because I wanted to help my teacher with the web page. I met a friend on chinaasp (Adam, Batman, and Goodwell were also there ), so they began to fall in love with security. Ji Xinhua was eager to learn network knowledge, which laid a solid foundation for future success.
Hacker code
Ji Xinhua is lucky because there are many resources in the computing center that allow him to perform tests, so he rarely attacks or intrude into external systems. Yes, there is no protection without attacks, but only attacks are not enough, because attacks only need to know one weakness, while defense requires a global consideration. In many cases, defense is much more difficult than attack because it is a system that can provide services normally, rather than an isolated system that has no function. Of course, you cannot master the basic defensive skills without conducting attack tests or training. So, when he tries something on some websites, it will naturally not do anything to the system, even when he was testing Chen's (http://www.abian.net) website, the CGI Vulnerability (later known as the SQL statement injection attack) was discovered and not damaged. At that time, there was a hacker code that had a great impact on him. (Related articles can refer to: http://www.6to23.com/s11/s11d3/200189141515.htm)
"Character determines fate" is a flattering sentence by JI Xinhua. A successful person often has a good character. To some extent, the hacker code is a test of a person's character. For hackers of JI Xinhua's generation, the hacker code has a considerable influence, because it is a moral issue, so he has the following view: think like a hacker and do like a manager. When xfocus selects members on the site, there is a basic principle: not only have technology, but more importantly, have character.
The issue of Hacker code is currently the top concern for Chinese so-called "hackers.
Yesterday • Today • tomorrow
As the first-generation hacker, Ji Xinhua saw yesterday's domestic network development. He thought about today and had his own expectations for tomorrow.
Ji Xinghua left his opinion on the early hacking war, but it can be said that this is a story of a specific person in a specific environment in a specific historical period. Although he kept his personal opinions on the current practice, as one of his friends said, this incident has contributed to the security development of China as a whole, at least many people have understood the preliminary meaning of security and increased the usage of the word "hacker". At the same time, the "hacker" has lost its glory and aura. Everything has two sides, I think.
Speaking of the current situation in China, Ji Xinhua began to talk: "After several worms, the overall security situation in China is much better than before, but there is still a big gap with foreign countries, especially in Security Theory and security technology research. Today, security-loving people are much more intelligent than those in the early days and have many good conditions. They are more effective than us and can improve the overall security level faster. I just want to say, 'The Security in China, including us, is still a little impetuous. 'without the courage to sit down on the bench for ten years. In fact, this is also related to the domestic environment, because we all have to rush around for their own lives. Otherwise, everyone can do research with peace of mind, instead of for their own interests. I believe we can do better in the future !"
Ji Xinhua, which has been at the forefront of technology, is optimistic about application security and wireless security. He has been researching mobile phones, wireless phones, and 3G networks since last year. Readers who care about mobile phones must have heard of mobile phone vulnerabilities. Ji Xinhua has made considerable research in this regard. He can search for his articles on the Internet. "In fact, I am also a layman for mobile phones and radio, but I have a strong interest in this aspect. Therefore, I have invested a lot in this field, including both energy and material resources, however, we still need more help from experts in this area." Ji Xinhua is very modest.
Learn from the ground up
Many readers often ask how to become a master and how to take shortcuts. Ji Xinhua made a very interesting explanation:
In novels, there are often the following methods:
1. Go through a special process, such as dropping into a mysterious cave, accidentally getting a secret, or eating fruit that can quickly improve martial arts.
2. A high-tech expert provides guidance and even provides force.
3. Learn from the ground up.
In reality, you can only choose three. Just like Guo Jing, he is studying practically. A great man once said, "There is no shortcut in the world." learning is like walking, one step at a time, as Lu Xun, a famous writer, said, "There is no way to go on the ground. When there are too many people to go, it becomes a way ". "Learning security is the same as others, with certain rules. That is, you must first learn some basics, such as operating systems, networks, programs, etc. These should have a good understanding, but because people have limited energy, therefore, on these basis, we need to have a key choice of the one that we are interested in, and then break through. In this way, we can make rapid progress. On this basis, we can broaden our knowledge so that we can integrate the knowledge ."
I believe these experiences can give beginners some advice. Learning Technology requires a good "Foundation". After all, it is easy to learn!
Not a postscript
During the interview, I tried to learn about Ji Xinhua outside of Internet life and found his previous hobbies, such as basketball, chess and cards, photography, and so on ...... They all seem to have been encroached on and replaced by sleep. It is no wonder that the competition in the society is fierce, the workload is heavy, and the pressure is heavy, so a good sleep is the best regulator. In his spare time, he often spent time learning and communicating technologies online to improve his skills.
From Ji Xinhua's speech, I felt his self-confidence and was infected by his spirit of self-improvement ......
Original Author: heavyd
