# How To Become A Top Bug Bounty Hunter In 2024

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**Tags:** learning, hacking, tips-tricks\
**Created:** [July 6, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/how-to-become-a-top-bug-bounty-hunter-in-2024/286067 "2024-07-06T20:13:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Astrid](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/astrid/32/174869_2.png) [@Astrid](https://onehack.st/u/Astrid)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/how-to-become-a-top-bug-bounty-hunter-in-2024/286067/1 "2024-07-06T20:13:00Z")

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1. **Choose a Platform:**

- [HackerOne](https://www.hackerone.com/) or [Bugcrowd](https://www.bugcrowd.com/) are excellent platforms to begin your journey.
- Create an account and explore the available programs.

1. **Understand the Programs:**

- Each program will have specific guidelines on what types of vulnerabilities they are looking for.
- Review the scope of the program to understand what is in and out of bounds.

1. **Learn and Practice:**

- [OWASP](https://owasp.org/) (Open Web Application Security Project) offers free resources and guides on web security.
- [PortSwigger Web Security Academy](https://portswigger.net/web-security) provides interactive labs and tutorials to practice finding vulnerabilities.
- [Google Gruyere](https://google-gruyere.appspot.com/) is a beginner-friendly resource for practicing web vulnerabilities.
- [Hack The Box](https://www.hackthebox.eu/) and [TryHackMe](https://tryhackme.com/) are platforms where you can practice your skills in realistic environments.

1. **Learn to Use Tools:**

- Familiarize yourself with tools like **Burp Suite** , **Nmap** , **Wireshark** , and **Metasploit**. These tools are essential for testing and identifying vulnerabilities.
- [Burp Suite Documentation](https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation) and [Kali Linux Tools Documentation](https://tools.kali.org/tools-listing) are great places to start.

1. **Develop Your Skills:**

- Stay updated with the latest vulnerabilities and exploits by following websites like [Exploit-DB](https://www.exploit-db.com/) and [SecurityFocus](https://www.securityfocus.com/).
- Join communities and forums such as [Reddit’s Netsec](https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/), [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/security), and [Bugcrowd Forum](https://forum.bugcrowd.com/) to interact with other bug hunters and share knowledge.

1. **Report Bugs:**

- Once you discover a vulnerability, document it clearly and report it through the platform you are using.
- Follow the platform’s submission guidelines to ensure your report is complete and understandable.

1. **Get Paid:**

- After your report is verified by the platform or the company, you will receive a payout. The amount can vary greatly depending on the severity and uniqueness of the vulnerability.

**Why Pursue Bug Bounty Hunting?**

- **High Earnings:** Successful bug hunters can earn thousands of dollars per bug. The payouts depend on the criticality of the vulnerabilities found.
- **Skill Development:** You’ll gain hands-on experience and improve your cybersecurity skills.
- **Flexibility:** Work at your own pace and choose the projects that interest you.

**Additional Resources:**

- [HackerOne Directory](https://www.hackerone.com/directory)
- [Bugcrowd University](https://www.bugcrowd.com/resource/bugcrowd-university/)
- [Web Application Security Resources](https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/)
- [PentesterLab](https://pentesterlab.com/)
- [The Hacker Playbook](http://thehackerplaybook.com/)

**Happy learning!**

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**Author:** ![jim\_ross](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/jim_ross/32/120087_2.png) [@jim\_ross](https://onehack.st/u/jim_ross)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2024, 7:06am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/how-to-become-a-top-bug-bounty-hunter-in-2024/286067/2 "2024-07-07T07:06:17Z")

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Thanks a lot

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**Author:** ![reflection\_64](https://onehack.st/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/7c8e57/32.png) [@reflection\_64](https://onehack.st/u/reflection_64)\
**Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/how-to-become-a-top-bug-bounty-hunter-in-2024/286067/3 "2024-07-08T04:08:40Z")

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