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Penetration Tester | Bug Bounty Hunter. YT: https://youtube.com/@kongwenbin Blog: https://kongwenbin.com #bugbounty #bugbountytips #hacking #infosec #cybersecurity

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πŸ‘‹ Here's a quick infographic that sums up my Hack The Box - Dancing walkthrough (SMB enumeration).

πŸ‘‰ Watch the full step-by-step video: youtu.be/CpaBWeq9JU8

#HackTheBox #SMB #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #PenTesting #CTF #Infosec #HTB

09.03.2026 07:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hack The Box REDEEMER Walkthrough | Learning Redis for Beginners (Step-by-Step)
Hack The Box REDEEMER Walkthrough | Learning Redis for Beginners (Step-by-Step) YouTube video by kongwenbin

New HTB walkthrough: REDEEMER (Tier 0) 🧠

Learn Redis basics, why exposed Redis is dangerous, how to enumerate with redis-cli and capture the flag - beginner-friendly.

πŸŽ₯ youtu.be/81JN1vy1HGY

#EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #HackTheBox #Redis #InfoSec

10.02.2026 07:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hack The Box DANCING Walkthrough | Learning SMB for Beginners (Step-by-Step)
Hack The Box DANCING Walkthrough | Learning SMB for Beginners (Step-by-Step) YouTube video by kongwenbin

Ever see ports 139 or 445 open and wonder what to do next? πŸ€”

In my new video, I show you how to hack your first SMB share, step-by-step, as part of the Hack The Box "DANCING" machine walkthrough.

πŸ“Ή youtu.be/CpaBWeq9JU8

#EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #HackTheBox #BugBounty

03.02.2026 03:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hack The Box FAWN Walkthrough | Ethical Hacking for Beginners (Step-by-Step)
Hack The Box FAWN Walkthrough | Ethical Hacking for Beginners (Step-by-Step) YouTube video by kongwenbin

🐾 New video: Hack The Box FAWN (Tier 0).

Learn FTP basics, anonymous logins, and file enumerations.

Great for beginners!

πŸŽ₯ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLFJ...

#HackTheBox #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity

27.01.2026 06:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hack The Box MEOW Walkthrough | Ethical Hacking for Beginners (Step-by-Step)
Hack The Box MEOW Walkthrough | Ethical Hacking for Beginners (Step-by-Step) YouTube video by kongwenbin

🐱 New video is live!

Just released a step-by-step walkthrough of the Meow machine - the very first Hack The Box Starting Point challenge.

Perfect for beginners learning ethical hacking πŸ‘ΆπŸ’»

πŸŽ₯ Watch here: youtu.be/OqxPRwP8t_s

#HackTheBox #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #CTF #pentesting

20.01.2026 09:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hack The Box Starting Point - Essential Setup Guide for Beginners
Hack The Box Starting Point - Essential Setup Guide for Beginners YouTube video by kongwenbin

New to Hack The Box?

I just published a beginner-friendly guide:
βœ”οΈ OpenVPN explained
βœ”οΈ Why use a Kali VM (NAT mode)
βœ”οΈ How to connect & verify access
βœ”οΈ Spawn your first machine

Watch here πŸ‘‡
πŸŽ₯ youtu.be/UkCDcS3X004

#HackTheBox #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #Pentesting #Security

13.01.2026 05:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I received a nice swag pack from John Deere for my contributions to their bug bounty program!

I appreciate the recognition and kind gesture from the security team, looking forward to working on more reports together!

#bugbounty #swags #cybersecurity #johndeere

03.12.2025 07:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This cute trophy? Just a little bonus 😊

Happy National Day, Singapore πŸŽ‰πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬

Here's to keeping our little red dot safe - online and beyond πŸ₯‚

07.08.2025 15:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can't tag anyone who served alongside me back in the days for obvious reasons - but I am proud to see how we have all continued the mission in our own ways, still doing our part to help Singapore stay strong, secure, and forward looking πŸ’ͺ

07.08.2025 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It brought back vivid memories of intense (and fun) bug hunting sessions. There were no big rewards, but what I gained was far more valuable: lasting friendships, unforgettable experiences, and a deep sense of purpose ✨

07.08.2025 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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With just two days to National Day, I had an unexpected moment of reflection πŸ€”

While cleaning out my display cabinet, I stumbled upon this bug-shaped trophy πŸ†πŸž - a unique and meaningful reminder of a time when I had the opportunity to contribute directly to our nation's digital defense πŸ›‘οΈ

07.08.2025 15:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
How to Set Up WireGuard VPN on a VPS (Step-by-Step for Beginners)
How to Set Up WireGuard VPN on a VPS (Step-by-Step for Beginners) YouTube video by kongwenbin

Want your own fast, secure VPN?

I made a beginner-friendly step-by-step guide on setting up WireGuard on a VPS.

πŸ’‘ Great for bug bounty, privacy, IP rotation.
πŸŽ₯ youtu.be/p2a7wdvtnwg

#BugBounty #DigitalPrivacy #Cybersecurity #VPN #EthicalHacking #WireGuard

25.06.2025 08:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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OverTheWire Bandit Walkthrough - Step-by-Step for Beginners - YouTube In this series, the challenges in each level and their solutions will both be explained in detail, making it super beginner friendly and easy to follow!

πŸ‘‹ Super excited to share that my entire OverTheWire Bandit Wargame Series (6 videos) just got even better with manually typed, accurate English subtitles! No more auto-gen subtitles!

Watch the full 32-stage walkthrough:
πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#ethicalhacking #overthewire #cybersecurity

22.06.2025 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also explained how to avoid the "it works on my machine" problem using Docker, and why I use this setup when doing tutorials or CTFs.

Let me know your setup or tricks πŸ‘‡

10.06.2025 05:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How to Setup Kali Linux on Docker + Create Custom Image & File Share
How to Setup Kali Linux on Docker + Create Custom Image & File Share YouTube video by kongwenbin

Tired of bloated VMs just to run Kali Linux?

I made a walkthrough on running Kali in Docker β€” lightweight, repeatable, and perfect for bug bounty setups.
πŸ› οΈ Custom image
πŸ“‚ File share
βœ… Beginner-friendly

πŸŽ₯ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmF6...

#bugbountytips #ethicalhacking #bugbounty #kali #docker

10.06.2025 05:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
3 FREE Websites To Learn Ethical Web Hacking (Beginner Friendly)
3 FREE Websites To Learn Ethical Web Hacking (Beginner Friendly) YouTube video by kongwenbin

Want to learn web ethical hacking or bug bounty for FREE? πŸ”“

Here are 3 awesome sites for beginners:
βœ… PortSwigger Web Security Academy
βœ… TryHackMe
βœ… Hack The Box

πŸ’‘ I shared what each does well (and what could be better)

Watch here ⬇️

πŸŽ₯ youtu.be/_LrpMiAD8rg

#bugbounty #ethicalhacking #WebSecurity

05.06.2025 06:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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OverTheWire Bandit Walkthrough - Step-by-Step for Beginners - YouTube In this series, the challenges in each level and their solutions will both be explained in detail, making it super beginner friendly and easy to follow!

Previously, I shared that I was working on creating a Step by Step Walkthrough series for OverTheWire Bandit?

The last (6th) video of the series just went live! πŸ”₯

Please check it out if you are interested yeah! 😊

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

01.06.2025 16:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All the best! πŸ”₯

01.06.2025 16:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
5 Tips for Boosting Long-Term Engagement in your Bug Bounty Program
5 Tips for Boosting Long-Term Engagement in your Bug Bounty Program YouTube video by kongwenbin

5 tips to boost bug bounty program engagement & attract top hackers! πŸš€ Learn how to stand out, get better reports, & keep researchers coming back. Share these tips with your favorite programs! πŸ˜‰ youtu.be/msr-7ZtmLdE #bugbounty #ethicalhacking #cybersecurity #hackerone #bugcrowd #intigriti #yeswehack

12.05.2025 06:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜… It was my first time public speaking in a security conference, it was a fun and humbling experience! Please pardon the stuttering and nervousness, at least I tried my best to share! πŸ’ͺ

05.05.2025 06:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Black Hat Asia 2025 Panel Session: Wen Bin's cut only
Black Hat Asia 2025 Panel Session: Wen Bin's cut only YouTube video by kongwenbin

πŸ‘‰Β I was invited to be a speaker to represent the hacker's perspective in the panel session for "Three Perspectives on Bug Bounty Program Success" at the Black Hat Asia 2025 security conference! 😊

youtu.be/W5sP5TCpFUo

#bugbounty #bugbountytips #togetherwehitharder #BHASIA

05.05.2025 06:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Big thanks to everyone who believe in me and keep me motivated in my bug bounty journey! πŸ’ͺ

It has been a hectic year, very challenging programs and was invited to my first live hacking event πŸ”₯ hope can post more content this year!

31.01.2025 14:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A little late but I am happy to share that I finished the year of 2024 in first place among Singapore HackerOne (@hacker0x01.bsky.social) researchers πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬

#bugbounty #hackerone #TogetherWeHitHarder #security #bughunting

31.01.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Okay, I got it! Thanks for explaining. Yes, it is definitely pronounced as "Jay Double You Tee" for me 😁

17.12.2024 16:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I understand the first 2 and agreed, but not sure what is the 3rd one referring to πŸ˜…

17.12.2024 15:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Reading is indeed hard, especially after long hours of hunting 😁

17.12.2024 14:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! And yes, red teaming content is great πŸ”₯

14.12.2024 04:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can I be added to the list? Cybersecurity background here.

On a side note, my feed is filled with your posts, you are so active and informative, great sharing! πŸ˜‡

14.12.2024 03:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Would be great to be added to the list! 😊

14.12.2024 03:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And so they efficiently marked my report as "ineligible for a bounty" within just a few hours. Now I have a clean "Pending bounty" tab ✌️

25.07.2024 05:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0