Bug Bounty Hunting - Tools I Use

Bug Bounty Hunting - Tools I Use

by HackerSploit · View the channel on PSI

Applied Sciences & Engineering Computing & Cybersecurity UComputing and Information TechnologyURComputer security
🎙 HackerSploit 👥 1.0M 📅 April 15, 2019 ⏱ 15 min 👁 412K 📄 tutorial 🧭 2026-10-10
Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

bug bountyburp suitefuzzingsubdomain enumerationcybersecurity tools

Summary

This video is part of HackerSploit’s Bug Bounty Hunting series, focusing on the essential tools he uses for bug bounty activities. The presenter begins by recommending Kali Linux as the operating system, noting that it comes pre-installed with many necessary tools. He then systematically introduces each tool: Burp Suite as an intercepting proxy, Chrome extensions like FoxyProxy for proxy management, Cookie Editor for session manipulation, and Wappalyzer (or BuiltWith) for technology fingerprinting. For content discovery and fuzzing, he demonstrates Wfuzz and Dirb/Dirbuster. Subdomain enumeration is covered with tools like Knockpy and Sublist3r, alongside SecLists for wordlists. He also discusses Scrapy for custom web crawlers, CyberChef for encoding/decoding, WhatCMS for CMS detection, SQLMap for SQL injection testing, and Striker as an all-in-one vulnerability scanner. The video emphasizes practical usage and promises future episodes on methodology and specific vulnerability exploitation. The presentation is clear and hands-on, but the depth is limited as it focuses on tool overviews rather than in-depth technical details.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The video delivers practical value by showcasing a curated set of tools used in real bug bounty hunting, based on the presenter’s direct experience. Each tool is briefly explained with its purpose and typical use case, making it immediately actionable for beginners. The argumentation is straightforward and credible, as the presenter demonstrates tools in real-time on a live target, showing actual outputs. However, the coverage is mostly surface-level; it does not dive into advanced configuration or alternative approaches. The justification for each tool is clear but not deeply reasoned, and some tools (like SQLMap) are only mentioned without demonstration. Overall, the information is solid for an introductory tutorial, and the hands-on approach adds authenticity.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is moderate; the video is a tutorial rather than a peer-reviewed presentation. The creator cites his own GitHub repository (AlexisAhmed/BugBountyTools) as a comprehensive resource, which is a valuable reference, but no external academic or official sources are referenced. The descriptions of tools are accurate based on common knowledge in the cybersecurity community. The title perfectly matches the content, as the entire video is dedicated to the tools used for bug bounty hunting. No discrepancies exist between title and content. The audience reception, as seen in comments, is overwhelmingly positive, with many viewers expressing gratitude and requesting more such content. No negative comments or criticisms are present in the provided sample.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the content: the video is entirely dedicated to presenting the tools the author uses for bug bounty hunting, with brief explanations and demonstrations.

Quality & Reliability

8/10

The video provides a clear, hands-on overview of tools commonly used in bug bounty hunting, with practical demonstrations on Kali Linux. The information is accurate and well-explained, though it lacks deep technical details and citations. The creator demonstrates real-world use, and the tool list is curated from personal experience, contributing to reliability.

Key Moments

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

Cited Sources

  • BugBountyTools (GitHub repository) — The presenter's curated list of bug bounty tools, referenced as a primary resource for this series.
  • HackerSploit Website — The presenter's official website, mentioned as a platform for additional information and resources.
  • HackerSploit Forum — The forum where the presenter will post additional tool lists and discuss topics.
  • Python For Ethical Hacking Course — A related course by the presenter, mentioned in the description for further learning.
  • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp — A related course by the presenter, mentioned as additional training.
  • The Complete Linux System Administration Bootcamp — A related course by the presenter, relevant to the Kali Linux environment.

Concurring Sources

External References

Contribution & Novelties

This video provides a structured, practical overview of bug bounty hunting tools, consolidated from the presenter’s personal workflow. It adds value by presenting a cohesive toolchain and demonstrating real-world usage on a target site, bridging the gap between tool lists and actual application. The inclusion of a GitHub repository as a comprehensive resource offers a starting point for beginners.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows high scores in quality of information and technical level, with moderate scores in quantity and reliability. This indicates a well-explained tutorial with practical demonstrations, but limited depth and external validation. The overall profile suggests a solid introductory resource for bug bounty tools.

Reliability 7/10

💬 Très positif. Based on the 30 comments analyzed, the audience is overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with viewers praising the clarity, usefulness, and the series' decision, and many requesting more such content. No negative comments were present.