Episode 184: 750+ Bugs in 2026 with 0xMoose (Ads Dawson)

The episode in 30 seconds

This episode dives into the world of AI-assisted bug bounty hunting, featuring a guest who submitted 728 vulnerabilities in six months using open-source models, achieving high ROI without subsidized tokens. The discussion covers the shrinking gap between expert and off-the-shelf tools, noise reduction techniques like modular skills and reflection models, and Meta's FBDL tool that boosts bounties by 20%. The addictive, gambling-like nature of bug hunting is explored, highlighting risks of burnout. Practical strategies for targeting high-value programs and automating the research and reporting cycle are shared.