The Brutal Truth About Bug Bounty in India (My First $150 Story)

📰 Medium · Cybersecurity

Learn from a bug bounty hunter's experience in India, earning $150 after 320 government acknowledgments and national recognition, and understand the challenges and realities of bug bounty hunting

intermediate Published 15 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Research the bug bounty programs available in India
  2. Understand the process of reporting vulnerabilities to government agencies
  3. Learn from the author's experience and mistakes to improve your own bug bounty hunting skills
  4. Set realistic expectations for earnings and recognition in bug bounty hunting
  5. Explore alternative ways to monetize your cybersecurity skills in India
Who Needs to Know This

This story is relevant to cybersecurity teams, particularly those interested in bug bounty hunting and vulnerability discovery, as it provides insight into the challenges and realities of this field in India

Key Insight

💡 Bug bounty hunting in India can be challenging and may not always result in significant financial gains, despite national recognition and government acknowledgments

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