RivuDon, a cybersecurity researcher, bug hunter and ethical hacker, has written a detailed account of their first year in bug bounty hunting.
They cover their experiences, lessons learned, goals and tricks picked up along the way.
The article is aimed at beginners who are looking to get into the rewarding, but often challenging, world of ethical hacking and bug bounty hunting, and hopes to provide useful insights and encouragement.
RivuDon highlights the importance of learning and adapting to ever-changing technologies and platforms, which requires continuous learning, research and experimentation.
They also stress collaborating with others in the community, such as through hackathons and networking, to expand knowledge and improve skills.
They also share some of their own personal “aha!” moments and key discoveries made during their first year, and how these had real-world applications.
Finally, RivuDon provides some top tips for those at the start of their own bug bounty hunting journey, such as focusing on specific programs and not trying to spread themselves too thin, using a varied toolset, and not being afraid to reach out for help and ask questions when needed.