Bug Bounty Hunting: Strategies That Actually Work
Proven methodologies and techniques from finding 30+ vulnerabilities in companies like Dell, Ford, LinkedIn, and Zerodha.
Bug Bounty Success Strategies
Having reported 30+ vulnerabilities across companies like Dell, Ford, LinkedIn, and Zerodha, here are the strategies that consistently yield results in bug bounty hunting.
Reconnaissance & Target Selection
Thorough reconnaissance is crucial. Use tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, and custom scripts to understand the target's attack surface. Focus on lesser-known subdomains and APIs that other researchers might miss.
Common Vulnerability Patterns
Focus on business logic flaws, API security issues, and authentication bypasses. These often have higher impact and are more likely to be rewarded than basic XSS or SQLi in modern applications.
Consistency and methodology are key to bug bounty success. Develop your own testing methodology and continuously refine it based on your findings.