Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Episode 145: Gr3pme's Secret: Bug Bounty Note Taking Methodology
Oct 23, 2025
Dive into innovative note-taking strategies that can elevate your bug bounty game! Learn how structured notes can boost collaboration and long-term success. Explore threat modeling techniques and essential attack vectors to watch for. Brandyn shares a Notion template and practical tips for monitoring JavaScript artifacts and other high-signal indicators. Plus, discover the benefits of turning past reports into valuable insights. Unlock the secrets to effective teamwork and streamlined investigations!
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Start With A Default Target Template
- Do create a default note template for every target capturing scope, tech stack, and third-party components.
- Use checkboxes for checks and a high-signal section to quickly revisit important findings.
Threat Model Every Endpoint
- Do threat model each endpoint and list every attack vector with a checkbox for checks performed.
- Keep the document living: update attack vectors, results, and gadget ideas continuously.
Capture High-Signal Finds For Speed
- Track high-signal searches like exposed Google Docs or common grep patterns in JavaScript.
- These make future reconnaissance fast and repeatedly useful across long-term hunts.