From Gamer to Bug Bounty Hunter with Dylan Lawhon

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Dylan Lawhon (aka iQimps) shares his journey from gaming to bug bounty hunting, including real-world hacking stories, zero-day discovery, SAML abuse, and advice for breaking into cybersecurity in 2026.00:00 – 00:25 Intro & background00:25 – 01:44 Getting into computers (gaming era)01:44 – 03:44 First cybersecurity interest (game hacking & PSN breach)03:44 – 08:30 Early hacking mindset & CTFs08:30 – 13:44 First major live hacking event (bug bounty experience)13:44 – 19:12 CSS injection → SSRF → account takeover case study19:12 – 23:54 Favorite type of security testing (code review)23:54 – 27:22 Bug bounty vs pentest time management27:22 – 30:32 Improving vulnerability impact communication30:32 – 33:41 Using AI in cybersecurity & automation33:41 – 38:52 Future of AI in offensive & defensive security38:52 – 45:48 Underestimated attack vector (SAML abuse)45:48 – 48:48 Breaking into cybersecurity advice (2026)48:48 – 51:11 SQL injection + documentation mindset51:11 – 52:10 Where to find Dylan + closingWhether you're a beginner in cybersecurity, a bug bounty hunter, or a seasoned pentester, this episode is packed with real-world insights from the front lines of offensive security.

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This episode was published on April 29, 2026.

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Dylan Lawhon (aka iQimps) shares his journey from gaming to bug bounty hunting, including real-world hacking stories, zero-day discovery, SAML abuse, and advice for breaking into cybersecurity in 2026.00:00 – 00:25 Intro & background00:25 – 01:44...

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