Bug bounty hunting provides a way for ethical hackers to earn money by finding and reporting vulnerabilities in various systems. Although it offers high earning potential, it requires significant skills, dedication, and the ability to navigate competition and challenges in the industry. Affected: bug bounty platforms, ethical hackers, companies, applications, networks
Keypoints :
- Bug bounty programs reward ethical hackers for identifying vulnerabilities.
- High-paying platforms include HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Open Bug Bounty, Intigriti, and YesWeHack.
- Monthly earnings can vary significantly based on experience level.
- Essential skills include web application security, network security, API security, mobile security, scripting, and persistent learning.
- Challenges include high competition, fluctuating income, report rejections, and ethical/legal risks.
- Strategies to maximize earnings include focusing on lesser-known programs, specializing in a vulnerability type, using automation effectively, and actively participating in security communities.
- Potential income can reach six figures, but it is not guaranteed.