How To Become A Top Bug Bounty Hunter In 2024
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Choose a Platform:
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HackerOne 31 or
Bugcrowd 20 are excellent platforms to begin your journey.
👉 Create an account and explore the available programs.
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Understand the Programs:
(i).Each program will have specific guidelines on what types of vulnerabilities they are looking for.
(ii).Review the scope of the program to understand what is in and out of bounds.
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Learn and Practice:
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OWASP 7 (Open Web Application Security Project) offers free resources and guides on web security.
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PortSwigger Web Security Academy 3 provides interactive labs and tutorials to practice finding vulnerabilities.
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Google Gruyere 11 is a beginner-friendly resource for practicing web vulnerabilities.
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Hack The Box 4 and
TryHackMe 1 are platforms where you can practice your skills in realistic environments.
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Learn to Use Tools:
👉 Familiarize yourself with tools like
Burp Suite ,
Nmap ,
Wireshark , and
Metasploit . These tools are essential for testing and identifying vulnerabilities.
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Burp Suite Documentation 2 and
Kali Linux Tools Documentation 2 are great places to start.
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Develop Your Skills:
👉 Stay updated with the latest vulnerabilities and exploits by following websites like
Exploit-DB 1 and
SecurityFocus.
👉 Join communities and forums such as
Reddit’s Netsec 1,
Stack Overflow 1, and
Bugcrowd Forum 2 to interact with other bug hunters and share knowledge.
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Report Bugs:
(i).Once you discover a vulnerability, document it clearly and report it through the platform you are using.
(ii).Follow the platform’s submission guidelines to ensure your report is complete and understandable.
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Get Paid:
👉 After your report is verified by the platform or the company, you will receive a payout. The amount can vary greatly depending on the severity and uniqueness of the vulnerability.
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Why Pursue Bug Bounty Hunting?
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High Earnings: Successful bug hunters can earn thousands of dollars per bug. The payouts depend on the criticality of the vulnerabilities found.
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Skill Development: You’ll gain hands-on experience and improve your cybersecurity skills.
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Flexibility: Work at your own pace and choose the projects that interest you.
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Additional Resources:
HackerOne Directory 4
Bugcrowd University 3
Web Application Security Resources 1
PentesterLab 5
The Hacker Playbook 5
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