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The rise of AI-powered cybersecurity platforms like HackerOneās bug bounty programs highlights the growing need for ethical hackers to understand AI-driven security tools. Below, we explore key techniques, commands, and practices to interact with such platforms.
You Should Know:
1. Interacting with AI-Powered Bug Bounty Platforms
Many platforms now integrate AI to triage vulnerabilities. Hereās how you can test them:
- Automated Vulnerability Scanning with AI
Use tools like Burp Suite with AI plugins docker run -it --rm -v $(pwd):/bapps burpsuite
- Configure AI-assisted scanning rules for SQLi, XSS, and logic flaws.
Submitting Findings via API
Example curl command to submit a bug report curl -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"title":"SQL Injection in /login","description":"..."}' \ https://api.hackerone.com/v1/reports
2. Reverse-Engineering AI Security Models
AI models used in cybersecurity can sometimes be fooled. Test them with:
– Adversarial Machine Learning Attacks
Use TensorFlow to craft adversarial inputs import tensorflow as tf from cleverhans.tf2.attacks import FGSM model = tf.keras.models.load_model('security_model.h5') adv_example = FGSM(model, input_image, eps=0.3)
3. Analyzing SDLC Blind Spots
HackerOneās experts emphasize SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) weaknesses. Check for:
– Misconfigured CI/CD Pipelines
Check for exposed .git or Jenkins files curl -I https://target.com/.git/HEAD
– Insecure Dependency Chains
Use OWASP Dependency-Check dependency-check.sh --project "MyApp" --scan ./src
4. Exploiting Retro Bugs for Modern Systems
Old vulnerabilities resurface in new platforms. Test for:
- Buffer Overflows in Legacy Code
Use GDB for Linux binary analysis gdb -q ./vulnerable_app run $(python -c 'print "A"500')
- Windows DLL Hijacking
Check vulnerable PATH directories Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\Program Files\" -Recurse -Filter .dll
What Undercode Say:
AI-powered security is reshaping ethical hacking, but human ingenuity remains key. Mastering both automated tools and manual exploitation ensures you stay ahead.
Prediction:
By 2026, AI-driven bug bounty platforms will auto-patch 30% of low-risk vulnerabilities, pushing hackers toward advanced logic flaws and AI evasion techniques.
Expected Output:
- AI-assisted vulnerability reports
- Exploitable SDLC misconfigurations
- Adversarial ML bypass techniques
(Relevant URL: HackerOne Platform)
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Reported By: Hackerone C92 – Hackers Feeds
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