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About the Book
Stop gambling with bug bounty hunting. In First Bounty, you’ll discover a proven methodology to transform bounty hunting from luck into a predictable, repeatable skill—typically within 6–8 months.
Inside this 80+ pages e-book you’ll get:
- Evidence-based strategies that work for beginners
- Focus on the “Big Three” vulnerability types (IDOR, Information Disclosure, Business Logic)
- Copy-paste automation scripts to jumpstart your testing
- Professional report templates to boost acceptance rates
- Guidance on geographic targeting and ROI-driven program selection
- A roadmap from first bounty to consulting, private programs or full-time roles
About the Author
Independent cybersecurity researcher with 15+ years of experience in web application security. Creator of KNOXSS, the industry-leading automated XSS detection tool used by hundreds of security professionals worldwide.
Has helped fix over 1,000 XSS vulnerabilities including discoveries in major companies like Oracle, Samsung, Uber, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. Recognized as a Top 200 Global Cybersecurity Influencer by CheckPoint/Perimeter 81.
International speaker at conferences including DEFCON and Ekoparty. Author of the widely-adopted Brute XSS Cheat Sheet series with a philosophy that security research should push beyond conventional approaches.