Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Episode 156: Chill AMA from bugbounty.forum
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Jan 8, 2026 The hosts delve into the intricacies of bug hunting, examining whether time-boxing strategies can enhance performance. They discuss the merits of smaller versus larger bounties and stress the importance of sharing valuable techniques. Exciting insights on AI's impact on vulnerability discovery and the emergence of new attack surfaces are shared. The value of mentorship in the bug bounty community is highlighted, alongside strategies for maximizing yearly earnings in this competitive field.
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Tiny ETag Differences Can Leak Secrets
- A one-byte difference in ETag length can be amplified into a cross-site leak via header reflection and browser history behavior.
- Combining that with a header-size 431 vs 200 distinction lets attackers binary-search secrets cross-origin.
Use AI To Amplify, Not Replace, Your Skills
- Expect AI to increase competition and lower entry barriers, so deliberately use AI to supercharge your skills.
- Focus on building tooling and unique expertise (e.g., hardware or deep niches) to remain defensible.
Get Invited By Specializing And Networking
- Specialize deeply in a program that runs live hacking events to increase invite chances.
- Build relationships and send high-quality leads to frequent invitees to earn plus-one invites.