A Guide to Starting Bug Bounty Hunting: Personal Journey to Earning $1 Million in 4 Years
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Summary
This article is a comprehensive guide to starting in bug bounty hunting, written by someone who claims to have earned $1 million over 4 years through this practice. The author shares their personal journey and mental methodology, emphasizing that there's no single path to success and that individual characteristics and qualifications will influence outcomes. The content appears to be an educational guide aimed at beginners interested in cybersecurity and ethical hacking, providing practical advice on how to approach bug bounty programs effectively.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI am only telling my story and mental methodology here, which directed me to earn $1 million through 4 years
Every person has their own personality, characteristics, speciality and qualifications so this criteria could differ from one to another
How (not) to start at first place?
I got lots of questions and requests especially from new beginners to the area, so wanted to prepare a blog post regarding how to start at bug hunting and how to be successful
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