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Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

Justin Gardner (Rhynorater) & Joseph Thacker (Rez0)
Bug Bounty
Bug Bounty Hunting
Cybersecurity
XSS Vulnerabilities
Wordfence
Live Hacking Events
Portswigger
Collaboration In Security Research
Graphql
XSS
Hacking Techniques
Remote Code Execution
Automation
HTTP Request Smuggling
Race Condition Testing
HTML
Microsoft Teams
S3 Buckets
ASP.NET
Request Smuggling

A "by Hackers for Hackers" podcast focused on technical content ranging from bug bounty tips, to write-up explanations, to the latest hacking techniques.

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Episode 154: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph and Brandyn talk through the transition from Bug Bounty hunting to Pentesting. We cover diversifying income streams, the challenges of pricing for Pentests, legal considera... more

Episode 153: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Matt Brown returns to talk with us about hacking robots, IOT hackbots, and his Zero-to-Hero Hardware Hacking Guide.

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Episode 152: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re joined by Sasi Levi from Noma Security to talk about AI and Agentic Security. We also talk about ForcedLeak, a Google Vertex Bug, and debate if Prompt Injection is a real Vu... more

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Episode 151: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re covering Client-side advanced topics. Justin talks Joseph (and us) through Third-Party Cookie Nuances, Iframe Tricks, URL Parsing, and more.

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Recent Guests

Sasi Levi
Expert in AI vulnerabilities and bug bounty hunter
Noma Security
Episode: Episode 152: GeminiJack and Agentic Security with Sasi Levi
Vitor Falcão
A bug bounty hunter and member of the Critical Thinking Bug Bounty Discord
Independent Bug Bounty Hunter
Episode: Episode 144: Google’s Top AI Hackers: Busfactor and Monke
Nick Copi
Active member of the Critical Thinking community and client-side hacking expert
Episode: Episode 141: Hacking the Pod - Google Docs 0-day & React CreateElement Exploits with Nick Copi (7urb0)
Jack Cable
Top bug bounty hunter and co-founder of Corridor.dev.
Corridor.dev
Episode: Episode 136: Hacking Cluely, AI Prod Sec, and How To Not Get Sued with Jack Cable
Eugene Lim
Bug Bounty legend and author
Independent
Episode: Episode 120: SpaceRaccoon - From Day Zero to Zero Day
So Sakaguchi
Full-time Bug Bounty Hunter
Episode: Episode 115: Mentee to Career Hacker - Mokusou (So Sakaguchi)
Kevin Mizu
Researcher and practitioner focusing on DOMPurify and web security.
Bisecure
Episode: Episode 111: How to Bypass DOMPurify in Bug Bounty with Kevin Mizu
Aaron Costello
Expert in SaaS security and bug bounty hunting.
AppOmni
Episode: Episode 108: How to Hack Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Other SaaS Products With Aaron Costello
Jason Haddix
Expert in bug bounty practices and web security
Episode: Episode 102: Building Web Hacking Micro Agents with Jason Haddix

Hosts

Justin Hart
Co-host and experienced bug bounty hunter, engaging with the audience through technical insights and personal anecdotes.
Joseph Rezo
Co-host known for his in-depth industry knowledge and engaging narratives about his experiences in bug hunting.
Brandyn
Co-host and up-and-coming voice in the bug bounty domain, offering fresh perspectives on modern hunting techniques.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 522 ratings
  • Solid!

    Real advice from real hackers. Every show links super sick articles and has either an interview or a unique concept to talk about, such as maximizing collaborations or doing well at live hacking events.

    The depth of knowledge about client-side security bugs is mind boggling to me. Much of the information in this podcast on client side concepts is very hard to find.

    One of the shows hosts is very much Christian and isn’t afraid to show it. Gotta love that ✝️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxwell 'Strikeout' Dulin
    United States6 months ago
  • A much needed resource

    The podcast and the community gave me a kind of plausibility structure, a mental model, where I could genuinely see myself being successful. And once I had that, I started consistently investing time. And it paid off.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evan Connelly
    United States7 months ago
  • Best Web Security Podcast In The History of All Security Podcasts

    I listen to this podcast every single day. You will absolutely not find a single podcast matching the quality here. From the seasoned veterans that share cutting edge research on the pod, to the hosts that are absolute legends in the industry, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be tuned in and listening if you consider yourself involved in web app security. Thanks to everyone who makes Critical Thinking happen, you are truly making history with this pod. Thank you so much.

    -Packet Surf3r

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Packet Surf3r
    United States9 months ago
  • Love to binge on my long trips to Mexico

    Terrific podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reece O'Bryan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome content!

    Awesome bug bounty content. Being a program manager myself and wannabe hunter, I love the content. I’m late to the party so I’m binge listening the episodes so I can be worthy of the sticker you gave me at defcon! Keep it up man love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaxGQC
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep technical insights and practical advice shared by the hosts, often remarking on how the content is not just educational but also engaging and entertaining.
The podcast is consistently noted for its high quality and relevance to current trends in the cybersecurity landscape, making it a staple for those in the bug bounty community.
Many reviews commend the hosts for their humility and relatability, which creates a welcoming community atmosphere within the technical discussion.
A few listeners express concerns about language use during discussions, citing it could detract from the quality of listening for some audiences.

Chart Rankings

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#131
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#189
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Apple Podcasts
#73
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#81
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#82
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#142
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 153: Hacking the Robots of the Future: Hardware, AI, and Bug Bounties with Matt Brown
Q: How do you see the hardware bug bounty scene? Is it better than it's ever been?
There's more risk in the hardware scene, but there are also good hardware bug bounty programs out there.
Episode 130: Minecraft Hacks to Google Hacking Star - Valentino
Q: How did you get into InfoSec and hacking?
Valentino shares that he started tinkering with servers while playing Minecraft at a young age, gradually leading him into the field of InfoSec.
Episode 121: Slonser’s Image Injection 0-day -> ATO & New Caido Collab Plugin
Q: What are the remediation suggestions for web developers to combat this vulnerability?
Web developers can implement strict CSP image source policies to prevent image injections and consequently the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Episode 121: Slonser’s Image Injection 0-day -> ATO & New Caido Collab Plugin
Q: Can you explain the technique used in the Slanzer 0-day?
The technique allows for image injection through any page which can leak query parameters by using a link header to control the referrer policy.
Episode 115: Mentee to Career Hacker - Mokusou (So Sakaguchi)
Q: What are your long-term goals for the Bug Bounty and your security career?
I want to continue growing as a hacker and as a person, but I haven’t thought seriously about my long-term goals yet.

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1. Sasi Levi
2. Vitor Falcão
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4. Jack Cable
5. Eugene Lim
6. So Sakaguchi
7. Kevin Mizu
8. Aaron Costello

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