Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 199: Hardware LHE Rehash Nov 05, 2026

Show notes

Episode 199: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin, Brandyn and JD reflect on their experience at a Hardware LHE. They cover some of the bugs they found, what their prep time looked like, and using AI in IoT hacking.

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

Join us for NahamCon IN PERSON

https://www.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/Nahamcon

====== This Week in Bug Bounty ======

Check out Justin’s Dojo on Yes We Hack!

https://dojo-yeswehack.com/

====== Resources ======

Matt Brown Security Training

https://training.brownfinesecurity.com/l/products

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:07:11) LHE Bugs

(00:30:03) Prep Time & Procedure

(00:38:41) IoT Hacking with AI

Episode 198: Scariest Bugs of 2026 - Halloween Special Oct 31, 2026

Show notes

Episode 198: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we're back with the spookiest bug stories we've had this year. We're talking government hacks, summoning global agents, low payouts/long triage times, and possibly the scariest thing of all for us: Dealing with JD's technical issues...

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

https://x.com/xssdoctor

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

Join us for NahamCon IN PERSON

https://www.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/Nahamcon

Sponsored by Intigriti: Join the Waitlist for CrowdRecon!

https://www.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/Intigriti-CrowdRecon

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:03:08) Full Auth by Migration Endpoint & RCE Sandbox, artifacts, & Blobs

(00:16:46) Summoning a Global Agent & Preying on Vulnerable Chatbots

(00:27:25) 3d Printer hacks via Tickets

(00:34:20) Hacking Healthcare and Governments

(00:47:52) Dispatcher RCE & the Tale of 3 Bugs

(01:01:05) Pwning IoT Devices

(01:10:15) Intuition Hacks & Scary Low Payouts

(01:18:25) Hackbot Horror Stories

Episode 197: 800 Bugs w/ DeepSeek + Local Model Hacks Oct 22, 2026

Show notes

Episode 197: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph, Brandyn, and Ads serve up some tips on how they’re using local AI Models and optimizing their hardware.

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

Sponsored by Intigriti: Join the Waitlist for CrowdRecon!

https://www.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/Intigriti-CrowdRecon

====== This Week in Bug Bounty ======

Join the H1 Researcher Community Hub on Discord

https://discord.gg/PUhMwsTySt

====== Resources ======

Using Replay Pipelines

https://docs.caido.io/app/guides/replay_test_race_conditions.html

Smashing the token limit with overlapping fragments

https://portswigger.net/research/smashing-the-token-limit

Qwen3.8-Flash-Next-FP4-Local

https://huggingface.co/nvidia/Qwen3.8-Flash-Next-FP4-Local

Prompt Rewriting Tweet

https://x.com/cgtwts/status/2110571916973207906

Muse Spark Open

https://huggingface.co/collections/meta-models/muse-spark-open

Stealth Bench

https://stealthbench.com/

DreadIndex

https://dreadnode.io/research/dreadindex/

Obliterated

https://huggingface.co/OBLITERATUS/feyospace-s1-obliterated

DeepSeek-v4-Flash-DSpark-2x-DGX-Spark

https://github.com/MiaAI-Lab/DeepSeek-v4-Flash-DSpark-2x-DGX-Spark

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:04:00) Bugs found with Deepseek

(00:18:15) Caido Race Conditions & Pipeline Session

(00:23:47) Free models in OpenCode, Reset months, and Overlapping Fragments

(00:29:54) Local Models & Hardware Optimization

(00:46:53) Verifiers & Reflections Agents

(00:58:16) Ohmypi, Herdr and other Harnesses

(01:09:20) Muse Spark Open & Stealth Bench, & DreadIndex

(01:18:35) Keeping agents from fighting

Episode 196: Local AI - The Future of Pentesting & Bug Bounty? Oct 15, 2026

Show notes

Episode 196: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re talking about how Pentests can help boost morale, the architecture of Building local AI models, and our bug bounty predictions for the future.

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

====== Resources ======

UniiChat.com

https://x.com/VictorTaelin/status/2108200878553588091?s=20

The model isn't cooperating

https://portswigger.net/research/the-model-isnt-cooperating

Scan for Good

https://www.wiz.io/blog/scan-for-good-critical-ai-exposures

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:04:29) UniiChat, Local architecture, and why the model isn't cooperating

(00:12:15) Pentesting Pros and Predictions

(00:31:06) Securing Critical Infrastructure, Cyber Verification, & Pentesting Delivery

(00:40:35) Bug Bounty Future Predictions

Episode 195: Frans Rosen on the AI Age of Bug Bounty Oct 08, 2026

Show notes

Episode 195: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we talk to Frans Rosen and get his take on the Bug Bounty Industry and finding enjoyment in hacking during the AI Slopocalypse.

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

Sponsored by ThreatLocker - Privileged Access Management

https://www.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/tl-pam

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:48) Bug Bounty Update and AI Dissatisfaction

(00:30:27) How Frans Uses AI & Bugs it can't find.

(00:46:16) What the Future holds for Bug Bounty

Episode 194: Using Jev for Bug Bounty Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

Episode 194: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Joseph cover Faav’s Microsoft hack, Salesforce adjusting their scope, and if/how Jev can be used for Bug Bounty

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

Sponsored by ThreatLocker - Privileged Access Management

https://www.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/tl-pam

====== Resources ======

How I Could've Accessed 17 Trillion Microsoft Records

https://t.co/ASdR0j7rDN

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:04:10) Opus 5.5 & Cyber Verification Program

(00:12:01) Jev, Tac, and CVP

(00:24:45) Turbo Intruder 2

(00:31:33) Salesforce's critical error & Faav's Findings

Episode 193: Browser Logic Errors & XS-Leaks with Jorian Woltjer Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

Episode 193: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re joined by Jorian Woltjer to talk through his Bug Bounty journey and all the crazy research he’s done for the Critical Thinking Lab.

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

====== Resources ======

Cache key injection: Smuggling poison through the door

https://www.yeswehack.com/lab/research-cache-key-injection

====== Resources ======

XS-Leaks

https://xsleaks.dev/

Solving an ORB mystery

https://lab.ctbb.show/research/solving-an-orb-mystery

Research Review #24: Solving an ORB mystery (J0R1AN)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpXccQbOb48

Stopping Redirects

https://lab.ctbb.show/research/stopping-redirects

Ethical Hacker Groep Nederland

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-cT3O--POR-ElvSufpZ1oPfyocmWYeos

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:04:19) CTFd status code XS-Leak

(00:18:05) Jorian's Journey & Solving an ORB mystery

(00:33:39) Stopping Redirects

(00:58:55) DNS Rebinding in the browser

(01:08:47) Popunder: weak password prompt

(01:24:33) Declarative partial updates

Episode 192: Hackbot Proof-of-Concept Skill Creation Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

Episode 192: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin lays out some goals and tips on PoC Creation.

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

Sponsored by ThreatLocker - Privileged Access Management

https://www.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/tl-pam

====== This Week in Bug Bounty ======

LHE at Ekoparty, open to all Ekoparty Attendees

https://www.yeswehack.com/fr/page/live-hacking-event-banco-galicia-yeswehack-ekoparty-2026

Builders & Breakers | Building Hackbots: Models, Harnesses and Human Expertise with Hamid Kashfi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYK9-66qe6w

====== Resources ======

Get Justin’s exclusive masterclass for more information

https://www.ctbb.show/discord

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:05:33) PoC Creation Goals & Formats

(00:15:01) Nuts and Bolts of Python & HTML Files

Episode 191: Rez0s Sick Caching Bug & Local AI vs Subsidized tokens Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

Episode 191: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Joseph talk about successes in scaling their hackbots, and brainstorm possible ways to stretch their AI subscriptions.

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

====== This Week in Bug Bounty ======

How to use Codex for Bug Bounty research: explore broadly, validate rigorously

https://www.yeswehack.com/learn-bug-bounty/llm-series-codex

====== Resources ======

Herdr

https://herdr.dev/

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:43) Rez0's Sick Caching Bug

(00:11:38) Hackbot Scale & Hardware Spend

(00:19:16) Stretching your Subscriptions

(00:27:53) Herdr.dev & LHE's with Total Bounty Pools

Episode 190: Hacker Life Coaching & is Rez0 a Claude Shill? Sep 03, 2026

Show notes

Episode 190: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Joseph do a little life-coaching session to make sure they’re both still aligned with their bug bounty goals. They also talk about Claude vs Codex, amount vs impact, and where to focus tokens.

Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!

====== Links ======

Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X:

https://x.com/Rhynorater

https://x.com/rez0__

https://x.com/gr3pme

Critical Research Lab:

https://lab.ctbb.show/

Need a Pentest? We just launched CTBB Pentests!

https://pentest.ctbb.show/

Hack full time? Check out the Full-Time Hunter’s Guild!

https://ctbb.show/fthg

====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======

Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!

We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.

You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!

Sponsored by ThreatLocker - Privileged Access Management

https://www.criticalthinkingpodcast.io/tl-pam

====== This Week in Bug Bounty ======

Web Fuzzing for Hackers

https://www.intigriti.com/researchers/blog/hacking-tools/web-fuzzing-for-hackers

When fear no longer holds you back. Interview with Ryan Bonner

https://www.intigriti.com/blog/business-insights/interview-with-ryan-bonner-roll4combatus

Steve’s Maturity Framework

https://x.com/SteveHernandezM/status/2094398761946493107

====== Timestamps ======

(00:00:00) Introduction