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Book Synopsis: Learn how people break websites and how you can, too. 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. You'll learn about the most common types of bugs like cross-site scripting, insecure direct object references, and server-side request forgery. Using real-life case studies of rewarded vulnerabilities from applications like Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Uber, you'll see how hackers manage to invoke race conditions while transferring money, use URL parameter to cause users to like unintended tweets, and more.
Each chapter introduces a vulnerability type accompanied by a series of actual reported bug bounties. The book's collection of tales from the field will teach you how attackers trick users into giving away their sensitive information and how sites may reveal their vulnerabilities to savvy users. You'll even learn how you could turn your challenging new hobby into a successful career.
You'll learn:
- How the internet works and basic web hacking concepts
- How attackers compromise websites
- How to identify functionality commonly associated with vulnerabilities
- How to find bug bounty programs and submit effective vulnerability reports
Real-World Bug Hunting is a fascinating soup-to-nuts primer on web security vulnerabilities, filled with stories from the trenches and practical wisdom. With your new understanding of site security and weaknesses, you can help make the web a safer place--and profit while you're at it.
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Looking to enhance your skills in web hacking and software bug finding? Look no further than Real-World Bug Hunting: A Field Guide to Web Hacking, the ultimate resource for both cyber-security beginners and experienced developers. Written by ethical hacker Peter Yaworski, this book is your key to making the internet a safer place.
Real-World Bug Hunting provides a comprehensive guide to the most common types of bugs, such as cross-site scripting and server-side request forgery, along with detailed case studies of rewarded vulnerabilities from major applications like Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Uber. Discover how hackers invoke race conditions and utilize URL parameters to exploit unsuspecting users. Gain invaluable insights into how sensitive information can be tricked out of users and how websites can unveil their vulnerabilities to savvy individuals.
The book goes beyond theoretical knowledge and offers practical wisdom derived from real-life experiences in the field. Each chapter introduces a new vulnerability type accompanied by actual reported bug bounties. You'll not only learn how hackers compromise websites, but also how to identify common functionality associated with vulnerabilities. Additionally, the book provides tips on finding bug bounty programs and submitting effective vulnerability reports, turning your newfound hobby into a successful career.
Real-World Bug Hunting is a fascinating primer on web security vulnerabilities, packed with stories from the trenches and expert insights. Armed with this knowledge, you can actively contribute to the safety of the web, all while potentially profiting from your skills. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a master bug hunter. Start your journey now!
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