This is an amazing book on bug bounty hunting and one of the most useful pieces of collected info I've found on the topic. It covers the basics and different common vulnerabilities.

Anyone wanting to get into bug bounty should read this.

I would recommend

Short and easy to read chapters. Great reference too!

"Bug Bounty Bootcamp" by Vicki Li is a comprehensive guide to web hacking, transforming enthusiasts into proficient bug bounty hunters. Published by No Starch Press in 2021, it remains relevant in today's AI-driven era, accurately predicting trends like API mobile security. The book emphasizes the evolution of penetration testing into a respected profession, balancing empowerment with ethical responsibility. It covers various hacking techniques, from reconnaissance to exploiting XSS and SQL injections, with practical exercises and insights on crafting bug reports. Despite its technical depth, it offers glimpses of lucrative rewards awaiting hunters, notably through XSS vulnerabilities. The book also addresses professionalism in hacking, including source code reviews and encryption prioritization. While some chapters explore virtual testing, others delve into real-world scenarios, like social engineering tactics for Android users. It underscores the universality of hacking vulnerabilities across platforms. Li's foresight on API security finds validation in Cory Ball's subsequent work, signaling a growing interest in the field. The book concludes with advanced topics, ensuring readers are equipped for bug bounty hunting. Ultimately, "Bug Bounty Bootcamp" serves as a pragmatic handbook, guiding readers through the cyber wilderness with actionable insights and ethical guidance.

This books covers all the web vulnerabilities you’d typically be expected to know if you’re developing web applications or trying to participate in bug bounties. Although this book is written well, it is geared more so to the beginner, but you can supplement your knowledge via portswigger. I would get this book if I am just starting out in the world of web security and need a quick introduction.

Embark on a thrilling Bug Bounty Bootcamp journey with this comprehensive guide. Uncover the secrets of finding and reporting web vulnerabilities as you learn the ins and outs of ethical hacking. From reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning to exploitation and responsible disclosure, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a successful bug bounty hunter. Whether you're a cybersecurity enthusiast or aspiring ethical hacker, Bug Bounty Bootcamp is your ultimate resource for honing your skills and making a real impact in the world of web security. Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure in the realm of bug bounties!

This book is a good start for Bug Bounty knowledge. Although it did not live up to the hype.

Finally, I am learning what I need to know to Bug Hunt, you don't need to learn the entire language of JavaScript, HTML or CSS or even how the web works (although, of course, this helps you if you do). Vicki goes straight into the knowledge you need to find bugs, why the bug is a bug and, the most important part, how to fix them and work with developers. I find a lot of bug bounty courses lack this aspect, they teach you the bugs, great, but now how to migrate or prevent. Or they provide some general, most of the time already implemented into the web app solution that doesn't help developers secure the app. Highly recommend this book, I understood everything she was saying and love how she provides a checklist for each bug to hunt.

I was thinking, I would never understand coding,… Hmm,.. Not anymore! This book was the key,..

Piccola piega nel retro, per il resto il libro è immacolato. Consiglio la lettura.

good

Such a great book!

Well it's a short book and is well written. It's very basic, but it is a decent intro to the concepts of bug bounty hunting for your own or other's web applications. The reason for 3 stars is that it primarily targets Linux web server stacks and the mobile hacking section is sorely deficient. Would have been nice to see a basic reverse engineering chapter with something like MobSF.

One thing I did like was the examples of tools used - some of which I was unaware of.

情報処理安全確保支援士の試験範囲にWebの脆弱性が含まれているのは間違いないのですが、Webアプリケーションの脆弱性の教科書として良く名前が挙がる『体系的に学ぶ 安全なWebアプリケーションの作り方』があまり薦められる感じではないというか自分が読んでも面白くないし良く分からないし、また(かなり厚いにも関わらず)脆弱性が網羅されているわけでもないので、もしWebの脆弱性の教科書を探しているのであれば、今の円安状況下ではかなり高くなってしまっていますが、この本をお薦めします。

この本はいつもの調子の(ある意味親しみ易い)No Starchの表紙なので一般向けの概説書と勘違いしてしまう向きもありそうですが、Webの脆弱性が分類ごとに章分けがされて網羅されていて、各章でそれぞれの脆弱性の仕組み、対策、発見方法、回避手段、影響の範囲が明瞭に解説されている本で、また最後の第4部でAndroid(スマホ)やAPIなどの個別の脆弱性以外の付随する話題にも言及がされているので内容は非常に充実しています。

この本自体は高くなってしまっているので強くはお薦めできませんが、ここにレビューを書いておけば近い将来、日本語訳が読めるのではないかと思ったのでレビューを書かせていただきました。