Bug Bounty Guide – Methodology, AI tools, and lessons from 4 years of hunting (aituglo.com)

In a comprehensive guide reflecting on four years of experience in bug bounty hunting, Cassim, also known as aituglo, details his evolution from a novice to a full-time hunter earning around $100,000 annually. He emphasizes the critical role of mindset and perseverance in this challenging field, noting that initial struggles are common and that success hinges on passion for problem-solving. A significant shift in his methodology involves leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency. Rather than replacing human expertise, AI serves as a powerful assistant for mundane tasks like reconnaissance and proof of concept generation, allowing hunters to focus on more complex vulnerabilities that require human intuition. Cassim provides practical insights, sharing his minimalist approach to tools, preferring a few highly mastered instruments over a cluttered toolkit. He highlights the importance of selecting the right bug bounty programs to ensure a productive experience and emphasizes adapting to evolving trends, particularly the integration of AI in the hunting landscape. As simple vulnerabilities become increasingly automated, he argues that the true competitive edge now lies in the ability to blend human creativity with AI capabilities, suggesting that future bug bounty success will depend on asking the right questions and exploring intricate business logic rather than simply executing faster technical commands.