The author has released a story about their first significant bug discovery and the early days of their bug-hunting journey on the HackerOne platform.
They had been pursuing a master’s in cybersecurity when they began seeking jobs as a junior engineer or pentester, and concurrently, they began participating in bug bounties to gain experience.
They were aware of the competitiveness of the field and chose one of the main platforms as their entry point.
The author briefly mentions their preparation, staying up-to-date on trends, and being acquainted with HackerOne and Bugcrowd platforms, and describes their progress to their first bug discovery and how it felt to master a skill that led them to their first reward.
Stay tuned for the next episode for the full story of their first bug discovery.
The narrative intends to inspire newbie hackers to share their own beginnings and express how they participated in the bug bounty arena.