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Are you curious about bug bounty hunting? Do you want to learn how to find and report web vulnerabilities while making extra cash? Look no further! In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of the best-selling bug bounty books that will guide you toward becoming a successful ethical hacker.
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These books cover all aspects of bug bounty hunting, including web application hacking, real-world bug hunting, and application security, from the classics to the latest releases. Whether a beginner or an experienced hacker, these books are packed with valuable insights, practical tips, and real-life examples that will help you hone your skills and become a successful bug bounty hunter.
So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready to discover some of the most popular bug bounty books out there. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics of ethical hacking or take your skills to the next level, these books will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in the exciting world of bug bounty hunting.
The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook: Finding and Exploiting Security Flaws
Dafydd Stuttard & Marcus Pinto | 2011
Web applications are the front door to most organizations, exposing them to attacks that may disclose personal information, execute fraudulent transactions, or compromise ordinary users. This practical book has been completely updated and revised to discuss the latest step-by-step techniques for attacking and defending the range of ever-evolving web applications. You’ll explore the various new technologies employed in web applications that have appeared since the first edition and review the new attack techniques that have been developed, particularly in relation to the client side.
Web Hacking 101: How to Make Money Hacking Ethically
Peter Yaworski | 2018
With a Foreword written by HackerOne Co-Founders Michiel Prins and Jobert Abma, Web Hacking 101 is about the ethical exploration of software for security issues but learning to hack isn’t always easy. With few exceptions, existing books are overly technical, only dedicate a single chapter to website vulnerabilies or don’t include any real world examples. This book is different.
Using publicly disclosed vulnerabilities, Web Hacking 101 explains common web vulnerabilities and will show you how to start finding vulnerabilities and collecting bounties.
Real-World Bug Hunting: A Field Guide to Web Hacking
Peter Yaworski | 2019
Real-World Bug Hunting is the premier field guide to finding software bugs. Whether you’re a cyber-security beginner who wants to make the internet safer or a seasoned developer who wants to write secure code, ethical hacker Peter Yaworski will show you how it’s done.
Hackable: How to Do Application Security Right
Ted Harrington | 2020
If you don’t fix your security vulnerabilities, attackers will exploit them. It’s simply a matter of who finds them first. If you fail to prove that your software is secure, your sales are at risk too.
Whether you’re a technology executive, developer, or security professional, you are responsible for securing your application. However, you may be uncertain about what works, what doesn’t, how hackers exploit applications, or how much to spend. Or maybe you think you do know, but don’t realize what you’re doing wrong.
Bug Bounty Bootcamp: The Guide to Finding and Reporting Web Vulnerabilities
Vickie Li | 2021
Bug Bounty Bootcamp teaches you how to hack web applications. You will learn how to perform reconnaissance on a target, how to identify vulnerabilities, and how to exploit them. You’ll also learn how to navigate bug bounty programs set up by companies to reward security professionals for finding bugs in their web applications.
