Episodes

Episode 40: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, it’s all about mentorships! Justin sits down with Kodai and So, two hackers he helped mentor, to discuss what worked and what didn’t. We talk about the importance of mentorship, what mentors might look for in a candidate, the challenges of transitioning from being mentored to self-education, and the necessity of continuous learning in this ever-evolving field that is bug bounty. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, a...

Episode 39: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, We're catching up on news, including new override updates from Chrome, GPT-4, SAML presentations, and even a shoutout from Live Overflow! Then we get busy laying the groundwork on a discussion of web architecture. better get started on this one, cause we're going to need a part two! Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingp...

Episode 38: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome mobile hacking maestro Sergey Toshin (aka @bagipro). We kick off with Sergey sharing his unexpected journey into mobile security, and how he rose to become the number one hacker in both Google Play Security and Samsung Bug Bounty programs. We then delve into the evolving perception of mobile bugs, a myriad of new and existing attack vectors, and discuss Sergey's creation of mobile security company Ov...

Episode 37: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we're joined by none other than Lupin himself! We recap the Tokyo LHE and the lessons we learned from it before diving into his legendary journey into security research and bug bounty. We also talk collaboration of all kinds: pair hacking, joining a team, and starting a business together. We even touch on some great tools that can collaborate with each other! This was a fun one, and we don't want you to miss it! Follow us o...

Episode 36: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, Justin and Joel take a break from LHE prep to answer questions about the ethics of bug bounty and share their recent bug finds. We talk Iframes, mobile intercept proxies, open redirects, and that time Justin got shot at… Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ...

Episode 35: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Douglas Day, a bug bounty hunter known for his unique methodologies and collaborative spirit. We talk about his approach to finding new endpoints in applications, his ingenious technique of exploiting Intercom widgets, and collaboration preferences and tips at LHEs. We also touch on the struggle of justifying hobbies that don't generate income and the importance of finding enjoyment in the process.We...

Episode 34: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, Justin and Joel have both beaten COVID and now square off against each other in a mega-debate representing hackers and program managers respectively. Among the topics included are Disclosures, Dupes, Zero-Day Policy, payouts, budgets, Triage and Retesting. So, if you want blood-pumping, insult-hurling opinion-invalidating debate…then maybe look somewhere else. But if a thought-provoking discussion about bug bounty is more you...

Episode 33: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we welcome Inti De Ceukelaire, a seasoned bug hunter known for his creative storytelling and impactful show-and-tell bugs…and let us tell you, his stories do not disappoint! From his bug bounty journey to some pretty wild hacks, Inti captivates us as only Inti can. We discuss the potential life-saving impact of bug bounty reports, especially in areas such as transportation and medical devices. We also cover hacker mentality, ...

Episode 32: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, Joel caught a nasty bug (no, not that kind) so Justin is flying solo, and catches us up to speed on what's been happening in hacking news. Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ------ Links ------ Follow your hosts Rhynorater & Teknogeek on twitter: ht...

Episode 31: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we're thrilled to be joined by Alex Chapman, a seasoned InfoSec hacker and bug bounty hunter. We kick off with Alex sharing his hacking journey, from a guest lecturer that inspired him, to working on internal Red Teams, to his transition to working with HackerOne, and finally as a bug bounty hunter focusing on searching out those few, high impact bugs. We also discuss the power of collaboration, the challenges of balancing ha...

Episode 30: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we're thrilled to be joined by renowned bug bounty hunter Shubs. We kick off with him sharing his journey from burgers to bugs, and how his friendly rivalry with a fellow hacker fueled his passion for reconnaissance, as well as his love of collaboration. We then shift gears to talk about the art of debugging, ethics and economics of bug bounty hunting, the transition to Entrepreneur, and the evolution of Assetnote from a reco...

Episode 29: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast sit down with Assetnote Engineer Sean Yeoh, and pick his brain about what he's learned on his development journey. We talk about the place and importance of message brokers, and which ones we like best, as well as his engineering philosophy regarding bottleneck prevention and the importance of pursuing optimization. Don't miss this episode of terrific technical tips! Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to thi...

Episode 28: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, the CSRF’s up, dude! We kick off with a debate about whether or not deep link vulns in mobile apps can be considered CSRF. We also talk browser extensions and tools like Hackbar, PwnFox, and JS Weasel, and Justin tries to invent a whole new vuln term. There’s plenty of good stuff here, so what are you waiting for? Jump on in! Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send ...

Episode 27: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we've switched places and now Joel is home while Justin is on the move. We break down seven esoteric web vulnerabilities, and talk Cookies, Config File Injections, Client-side path traversals and more. We also briefly discuss appliance hacking, new tools, and shout out some new talent in the hacking space. Don't miss this episode full of cool vulns, and experience Justin's vocal decline in real time. Follow us on twitter a...

In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we're back with Joel, fresh (haha) off of back-to-back live hack events in London and Seoul. We start with his recap of the events, and the different vibes of each LHE, then we dive into the technical thick of it, and talk web browsers, XSS vectors, new tools, CVSS 4, and much more than we can fit in this character limit. Just trust us when we say you don’t want to miss it! Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this po...

Episode 25: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we talk to Cosmin (@Inhibitor181), fresh off of winning his 2nd MVH! We chat about the time management and strategy of hacking Multi-Target LHEs, determining when to pivot, and how to find normalcy in bug bounty hunting and Live Hacking Events. We also touch on setting up Vuln Pipelines, creating mental models, and Cosmin's terrifying naming schemes. Don't miss this episode packed with both laughs and valuable insights for beg...

Episode 24: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we chat with Daniel Miessler and Rez0 about the emergence and potential of AI in hacking. We cover AI shortcuts and command line tools, AI in code analysis and the use of AI agents, and even brainstorm about the possible opportunities that integrating AI into hacking tools like Caido and Burp might present. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights and cutting-edge strategies for both beginners and seasoned bug bo...

Episode 23: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we delve into a different aspect of hardware - Our personal loadouts. We go through the equipment and gear we use to get our jobs done, and share stories about why we picked what we have. We also touch on live hacking events, the growing acceptance of white hat hacking, and some pretty cool news going on in the hacker world. Don't miss this episode packed with tips and strategies for both beginners and seasoned hackers alike!...

Episode 22: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we talk about some basic/intermediate concepts related to Hardware Hacking. Specifically, we dive into extracting data from eMMC chips in order to get our hands on source code for IoT devices. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights, tips, and strategies for beginners and seasoned bug bounty hunters alike! Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any ...

In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we chat with Corben Leo about his journey in bug bounty hunting and ethical hacking. We discuss the state of DNS rebinding in 2023, a Twitter thread by Douglas Day (@ArchAngelDDay) on one-hundred bug bounty rules, and our own unique approaches to bug hunting. We also discuss Corben's recon-focused bug hunting methodology and how he developed it. Don't miss this episode filled with valuable tips, insights, and Corben's Boring Mattress Com...

Episode 20: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we dive into the world of "hacker brain hacks'' and overcoming challenges in bug bounty hunting. We discuss custom word lists, the rising popularity of Caido as a potential Burp Suite replacement, and Cloudflared tunnels for hosting POCs. We also tackle the mental aspects of bug bounty hunting, from procrastination to imposter syndrome, and share tips for staying motivated and avoiding burnout. Don't miss this episode packed ...

Episode 19: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we further discuss some tips and tricks for finding vulns once you’ve got source code and some banger tweets/tools that popped up in our feed this week. Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ------ Links ------ Follow your hosts Rhynorater & Teknogeek on twit...

Episode 18: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we dive into everything source-code related: how to get source-code and what to do with it once you have. This episode is packed with great examples of successful source code review, tips on how to review code yourself, and the tools you'll need along the way. Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCr...

Episode 17: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we talk with five legendary hackers about some of their favorite bugs. Live. From LA. Corben Leo “Lorben CEO” @hacker_ Sam “ZLZ” “ZOZL” “The King” Curry @samwcyo Frans “The Legend” Rosen @fransrosen Jonathan “Doc” Bouman @JonathanBouman Nagli…NagliNagli @naglinagli Shoutout to Jonathan Bouman’s Mom! Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcast We're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback here: ...