Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

Episode 56: Using Data Science to win Bug Bounty - Mayonaise (aka Jon Colston)

Feb 1, 2024

Jon Colston, a digital marketing and data science expert, discusses his use of data science in bug bounty hunting. They explore topics like data sources, automation, working backwards from vulnerabilities, and applying conversion funnels to bug bounty. They also mention the 'Mother of All Bugs' signature.

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Introduction and Origin of Handle Name

The Importance of Organization and Data-Driven Approaches in Bug Bounty Hunting

03:30 • 23min

Analyzing Hit Rates and Performance

26:54 • 26min

Using Data Science for Bug Bounty

52:53 • 13min

Using Data Science for Bug Bounties: Coding Perspective and Data Sources

01:05:44 • 3min

Cost of querying API, advantages of data service, and trade-offs between recon and diving deep

01:09:08 • 2min

Automating Bug Bounty Hunting

01:11:13 • 21min

Exploring the Concept of Moabs and Finding Vulnerabilities

01:32:03 • 4min

Automating Bug Bounty Reporting and Using Data Science Methodology

01:36:15 • 9min

Competition, Appreciation, and Closing Remarks

01:45:24 • 2min