NahamSec's New Video: Strategies for Approaching Bug Bounty Programs

In this video, NahamSec addresses a crucial topic for bug bounty hunters: how to approach a bug bounty program after selecting a target. He shares his own methods and strategies for identifying applications to target and prioritizing tasks. NahamSec emphasizes that even after mastering reconnaissance, it can be challenging to know where to start, especially when tackling large organizations.

NahamSec begins by explaining the importance of reconnaissance but clarifies that it is not the same as automation. Reconnaissance does not necessarily find vulnerabilities, but it provides a list of domains and subdomains to explore. He mentions that he has already published a video on reconnaissance and will skip this step to focus directly on hacking.

To illustrate his approach, NahamSec chooses John Deere's vulnerability disclosure program. He explains how he uses tools like Sublister, Subfinder, DNSX, and HTTPX to discover domains and subdomains, perform port scans, and capture screenshots. He prefers analyzing textual data over screenshots because it is faster and less laborious.

NahamSec shows how he filters the results to exclude irrelevant domains and focus on those that might contain interesting applications. He searches for terms like "login" and "SSO" to identify login pages and single sign-on systems. He also explains how he uses location headers to understand where redirections occur.

Once he has identified potential applications, NahamSec logs in and explores the available features. He looks for vulnerabilities such as authorization issues, privilege escalations, and flaws in invitation systems. He emphasizes the importance of creating accounts and logging in to access more features and data.

NahamSec also discusses the more tedious but sometimes effective method of brute-forcing content on specific domains. He shows how to search for Swagger or OpenAPI JSON files that document APIs and how to test these APIs in different environments to find vulnerabilities.

Finally, NahamSec shares a simple but effective tip: using Google to search for information about domains. He demonstrates how to use search operators to exclude certain terms and focus on specific pages like login pages or APIs.

In conclusion, NahamSec offers a methodical and practical approach to tackling bug bounty programs. He shows how to use reconnaissance tools, analyze data, and identify applications to target. His advice is valuable for bug bounty hunters, red teaming groups, and penetration testers.