Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Episode 147: Stupid Simple Hacking Workflow Tips
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Nov 6, 2025 Discover essential workflow tips to enhance your hacking efficiency! Learn about the latest in bug bounty news, including Netscaler and HTTP request smuggling. Hear exciting stories from live hacking events that showcase teamwork’s power. Optimize your approach with tools like Chrome DevTools and CyberChef for decoding tasks. Explore clipboard transformations and macOS proxy techniques for API testing. Plus, dive into JXScout for JavaScript analysis and utilize AI assistants to speed up your processes. Perfect your hacking game with these clever shortcuts!
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Check For Dynamic Network Handshakes
- Use dynamic access control awareness when testing networks protected by products like ThreatLocker to avoid wasted port scans.
- Confirm handshake or cloud allow-list behavior before scanning to prevent false negatives or bans.
Teaming Sparked Faster Bug Finds
- Rez0 described buddying up at a live hacking event and finding more bugs together than solo.
- He realized teaming increased energy and led to two immediate finds and a better event experience.
Tiny Workflow Wins Scale Big
- Small efficiency tweaks compound into major productivity gains during long hunts or live events.
- Reducing friction keeps motivation high and increases the number of issues you find.