Trishneet Arora dropped out of school in the 8th standard

Trishneet Arora dropped out of school in the 8th standard

, but that didn’t stop him from eventually starting a cybersecurity company that boasts of clients like Reliance and the Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI).

How did you learn about hacking?

When I was a kid, my parents always bought two toys – one for me, and one for my elder brother. I would open my toy and was curious to see how it worked. When I was around 7, my father brought a computer home. I opened it up too, but didn’t know how to put it back together. So we went to a computer shop, and I observed how it was done. This happened a lot of times. Then, I became good with hardware, and my relatives and neighbours would often call me to fix their systems. After that, I started learning about computer networking after my father bought a laptop and another computer, so we had three computers at home. I kept practicing, and you can say that practice makes perfect.

Also ऐसे करोड़पति बना ये 8TH फेल लड़का, आज CBI और IB भी लेती है मदद

How should you go about learning to be a hacker?

Trishneet Arora Live in BBC

To learn hacking, all you need is a passion for computers. Along with that, you need a passion for computer security. It doesn’t require high intelligence – it just requires deep obsession and dedication.

How can you protect yourself from hackers, especially in an age where money is being transferred through mobile phones?

We are lacking in awareness when it comes to cybersecurity. One thing you can do is not to download any application from outside the official store. If you are using Android, get your apps from the Play Store. If you are using iOS, then you should get your apps from the App Store. Never install an application if somebody has sent a link, as that will give the hacker complete access to your mobile.