Introduction Bugcrowd’s Capture The Flag (CTF) competition is back at Black Hat USA, bigger than ever with 60+ challenges, 1,000+ hackers, and exclusive prizes. Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity professional or an aspiring ethical hacker, this CTF offers a high-stakes environment to test your skills in web exploitation, reverse engineering, and more. Learning Objectives Master advanced web-based security challenges. Develop teamwork strategies in a competitive 4-player environment.

Cloud performance and optimisation leader cites rising customer demand for continuous pentesting   April 16, 2025 — Bugcrowd, the leader in crowdsourced security, today announced an alliance with Glob...

Bugcrowd’s new service connects customers with a global network of vetted ethical hackers for a variety of red team engagements—fully managed through the Bugcrowd Platform. This release sets a new benchmark in the red team services market, enabling organizations to test their security environments with the highest level of confidence. By tapping into a global pool of experts using the latest adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), customers gain unparalleled insight into how real-world attackers …

Introduction: Understanding the mindset of a malicious actor is the single greatest advantage a cybersecurity professional can possess. Bugcrowd's annual "Inside the Mind of a Hacker" report provides critical insights into attacker motivations, techniques, and targets, allowing defenders to shift from a reactive to a proactive security posture. This article translates those insights into actionable defense strategies, complete with verified commands and configurations to harden your systems immediately.

Bugcrowd’s latest research reveals a surge in hardware, API, and network vulnerabilities, fueled in part by the rapid adoption of AI-assisted development. Critical flaws and broken access control remain top concerns, while experts warn that agentic AI will intensify risks if not governed with strong privilege and monitoring controls. The report also highlights the evolving role of CISOs — from technical guardians to business-aligned risk leaders — as the attack surface grows and adversaries innovate faster than defenders.

Bugcrowd's latest report reveals alarming increases in hardware and network vulnerabilities in the AI-driven cybersecurity landscape, offering critical insights for security leaders.

Introduction Traditional penetration testing often falls short in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, where vulnerabilities can emerge and be exploited in real time. Bugcrowd’s Continuous Pentesting combines human expertise with automation to deliver immediate, actionable results—eliminating the delays of traditional methods. This approach ensures faster remediation, real-time insights, and scalable security testing that adapts to organizational changes. Learning Objectives Understand the limitations of traditional penetration testing and the advantages of continuous pentesting.

Bugcrowd‘s acquisition of Mayhem Security signifies a strategic shift towards proactive cybersecurity, blending the expertise of human hackers with the efficiency of AI-powered automation. This acquisition focuses on preempting vulnerabilities rather than simply reacting to them. The deal aims to create a comprehensive security platform by merging Bugcrowd’s network of ethical hackers with Mayhem Security’s […]

Introduction: Achieving a top-ranking status on a platform like Bugcrowd requires more than just luck; it demands a deep, practical understanding of cybersecurity tools and methodologies. This article deconstructs the technical skillset essential for elite bug bounty hunting and penetration testing, providing the verified commands and procedures that form the backbone of a professional security assessment. Learning Objectives: Understand the core command-line tools used for reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment.

Mo'men Elmady, a Cyber Security Student and Bug Hunter, recently achieved a remarkable milestone by ranking in the Top 10 of Bugcrowd’s Intercom Public Bug Bounty Program within just one month. His success included: - 24 Accepted vulnerabilities with bounties ($$$$) - 2 Pending (Triaged) - 29 Duplicate submissions - 13 Rejected (Paywall bypass/Out of Scope) This accomplishment highlights the importance of persistence, skill, and strategic vulnerability hunting in bug bounty programs.

I jumped into Bugcrowd’s CTF and ended up solving multiple challenges in one go. Each one had a different twist, from easy to medium level…

Introduction: Bugcrowd, a leading crowdsourced cybersecurity platform, recently hosted a playful giveaway tied to the release of I Know What You Did Last Summer. While the campaign was lighthearted, it highlights how cybersecurity firms engage their communities—blending humor with brand loyalty. Learning Objectives: Understand how cybersecurity companies leverage gamification for community engagement. Explore Bugcrowd’s role in ethical hacking and bug bounty programs.

Introduction Bugcrowd’s Vulnerability Rating Taxonomy (VRT) is a framework designed to standardize vulnerability severity assessments. However, security researchers have raised concerns about its effectiveness, particularly regarding subdomain-related vulnerabilities. This article explores key criticisms, provides actionable security insights, and examines real-world implications. Learning Objectives Understand common criticisms of Bugcrowd’s VRT. Learn how subdomain vulnerabilities can be exploited despite VRT classifications. Explore mitigation techniques for subdomain security risks.