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Bug Bounty from Scratch

You're reading from   Bug Bounty from Scratch A comprehensive guide to discovering vulnerabilities and succeeding in cybersecurity

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jun 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803239255
Length 238 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Francisco Javier Santiago Vázquez Francisco Javier Santiago Vázquez
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Introduction to the World of Bug Bounties FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Introduction to Bug Bounties and How They Work 3. Chapter 2: Preparing to Participate in a Bug Bounty Program 4. Chapter 3: How to Choose a Bug Bounty Program 5. Part 2: Preparation and Techniques for Participating in a Bug Bounty Program
6. Chapter 4: Basic Security Concepts and Vulnerabilities 7. Chapter 5: Types of Vulnerabilities 8. Chapter 6: Methodologies for Security Testing 9. Chapter 7: Required Tools and Resources 10. Chapter 8: Advanced Techniques to Search for Vulnerabilities 11. Chapter 9: How To Prepare and Present Quality Vulnerability Reports 12. Part 3: Tips and Best Practices to Maximize Rewards
13. Chapter 10: Trends in the World of Bug Bounties 14. Chapter 11: Best Practices and Tips for Bug Bounty Programs 15. Chapter 12: Effective Communication with Security Teams and Management of Rewards 16. Chapter 13: Summary of What Has Been Learned 17. Index 18. Other Books You May Enjoy

Exploits

An exploit is a technique or method used to exploit a vulnerability or weakness in a computer system or software in order to gain unauthorized access, perform malicious actions, or cause damage of any kind.

Exploits are frequently used by hackers and cyber attackers to exploit known vulnerabilities in operating systems, applications, network protocols, or other software components. By exploiting a vulnerability, attackers can gain privileged access, execute arbitrary code, steal confidential information, and perform DoS attacks or other types of malicious actions.

The following database, exploitdb, is the largest database of exploits available in Kali Linux:

Figure 4.3 – The exploitdb site

Figure 4.3 – The exploitdb site

Exploits can be developed by malicious individuals or groups, but they can also be discovered and reported by security researchers and experts in the field. Once a vulnerability is discovered, software vendors usually release patches or updates...

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