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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

Considerations

It is important to note that bug bounty organizations establish clear rules and guidelines to address these common threats and attacks. Bounty hunters should familiarize themselves with these policies and act ethically and responsibly at all times. By doing so, they can effectively contribute to improving online security and help protect organizations and end users.

In the bug bounty arena, bounty hunters face a variety of threats and attacks. While their primary goal is to identify and report vulnerabilities, they must also be prepared to face challenges in their quest for online security. Some of the common threats and attacks to consider are the following:

  • Unfair competition: In some cases, bug hunters may find themselves competing with other bounty hunters to find and report vulnerabilities in the same systems or applications. In these scenarios, there may be attempts at unfair competition, such as hiding information or trying to obtain rewards without...
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