A Good-for-Nothing Hacker's Journey of Imagination and Growth

This novel follows Lin Xiaoshuai, a struggling computer science student who stumbles into a mysterious tech forum after information is exposed in his food delivery instructions. From then on, he sets out to learn cybersecurity. Starting with basic Nmap scans, he works his way through real-world challenges involving SQL injection, XSS vulnerability hunting, AI offense and defense, and blockchain security. He forms the "Wild Ideas Security Team," helps the police take down the APT group "Shadow," and ultimately leads his team to victory in a provincial cyber offense and defense competition. Along the way, he grows from a clueless "handsome loser" who barely understands IP addresses into a security expert with both technical skill and a strong sense of responsibility. He not only protects the data of companies and users, but also devotes himself to public education and talent development, carrying forward his belief in "using technology for good" and writing a passionate, inspiring tale of a comeback.