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Bug Bounty Hunter
Finds security vulnerabilities in company systems for reward
£20k–£200k+ Threat-driven
What it involves
Independently tests companies' web apps, APIs and infrastructure for security vulnerabilities, reporting findings through authorised programmes in exchange for financial rewards.
Skills & knowledge needed
Web application hackingNetwork penetrationVulnerability researchReport writingDiscipline and persistence
Why it's emerging now
Crowdsourced security is mainstream — top hunters earn six figures finding bugs that would otherwise be discovered by criminals.
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