Bug bounty success stories: Highlighting some of the most successful bug bounty hunters and their achievements.
Bug bounty programs have become increasingly popular in recent years, with companies offering rewards to individuals who identify and report security vulnerabilities in their systems. Here are some successful bug bounty hunters and their achievements:
1.Frans Rosen: A security researcher from Sweden, Rosen has reported numerous vulnerabilities to companies such as Google, Facebook, and Yahoo. In 2014, he discovered a vulnerability in Yahoo's image processing system that allowed him to access any Yahoo email account. He was awarded $25,000 for his discovery.
2.Amat Cama and Richard Zhu: These two security researchers, known as Team Fluoroacetate, have been successful in numerous bug bounty programs. In 2019, they hacked into a Tesla Model 3's firmware system and won $375,000 in prizes for their efforts.
3.James Kettle: A security consultant from the UK, Kettle has found vulnerabilities in companies such as Microsoft, Dropbox, and Mozilla. In 2018, he found a vulnerability in a web application used by the US Department of Defense, which could have allowed an attacker to take control of the entire system. He was awarded $200,000 for his discovery.
4.Alex Birsan: A Romanian security researcher, Birsan has reported vulnerabilities to companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and PayPal. In 2021, he discovered a supply chain vulnerability that affected multiple companies, including Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla. He was awarded over $130,000 in total for his findings.
5.Mark Litchfield: A UK-based security researcher, Litchfield has found vulnerabilities in companies such as Google, Facebook, and PayPal. In 2020, he discovered a vulnerability in Instagram's password reset system that could have allowed an attacker to take over any Instagram account. He was awarded $30,000 for his discovery.
6.Nathaniel Wakelam: A security researcher from New Zealand, Wakelam discovered a vulnerability in Airbnb's payment system in 2016 that could have allowed an attacker to make fraudulent bookings. He was awarded $5,000 for his discovery.
7.Shivam Vashisht: A security researcher from India, Vashisht discovered a vulnerability in Uber's mobile app in 2017 that could have allowed an attacker to take control of users' accounts. He was awarded $10,000 for his discovery.
8.Jack Cable: A high school student from the US, Cable has reported vulnerabilities to companies such as Google, Airbnb, and the US Department of Defense. In 2018, he discovered a vulnerability in the login system of the US Air Force that could have allowed an attacker to gain access to sensitive information. He was awarded $5,000 for his discovery.
9.Ron Chan: A security researcher from Hong Kong, Chan discovered a vulnerability in PayPal's website in 2019 that could have allowed an attacker to take control of users' accounts. He was awarded $15,300 for his discovery.
10.Frans Rosén (again): In addition to the Yahoo vulnerability mentioned earlier, Rosén has found numerous other vulnerabilities in companies such as Google, Dropbox, and Adobe. In 2017, he discovered a vulnerability in the Google Cloud Platform that could have allowed an attacker to access sensitive information. He was awarded $10,000 for his discovery.
These are just a few examples of the many successful bug bounty hunters out there. Their efforts have helped to improve the security of numerous companies and have earned them significant rewards for their skills and hard works.
