Tutorial - Bug Bounty Masterclass

Always stick to the Program Policy . Respecting "Out of Scope" assets is the difference between a bounty and a legal headache.

Always check the Scope and Safe Harbor policies of a program before you start testing to ensure your activities remain legal and rewarded. bug bounty masterclass tutorial

Do not start on Google or PayPal. Start on platforms designed for learning. Always stick to the Program Policy

| Red Flag | Why It’s a Problem | |----------|--------------------| | | Bug bounty is inconsistent – no course can guarantee bounties. | | Outdated techniques (e.g., manual SQLi with ‘ OR 1=1) | Modern apps have WAFs, parameterized queries. You need context-aware payloads. | | No hands-on labs or only theoretical slides | You learn by doing. At minimum, there should be guided vulnerable VMs (like PortSwigger labs tied to lessons). | | Instructor has no live bug bounty track record | Check their disclosed reports or Hall of Fame entries. | | No coverage of report writing or collaboration tools | Soft skills matter – poor reports get closed as informative. | Do not start on Google or PayPal

With your profile set up, it's time to choose your targets. When selecting targets, consider the following factors:

Running your recon tools 24/7 on a cloud server (DigitalOcean/AWS).

As you gain more experience in bug bounty hunting, you may want to consider advanced techniques such as: