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Jordyn Jones
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1576
Language
English
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Summary

Orwa Atiyat, also known as OrwaGodfather, is a successful hacker who has been in the bug hunting space for about 3 years. He started his journey by watching YouTube videos and learning from online resources, including the Bugcrowd channel. Orwa's interest in hacking was sparked by his brother, th3g3nt3lman, who inspired him to pursue his dreams. As a full-time hacker, Orwa spends around 5-6 hours per day hunting for bugs and reports his findings on platforms like Bugcrowd. He credits the platform with providing an excellent experience, including clear reporting forms, fast triage teams, and generous rewards. Despite facing challenges such as burnout and competition, Orwa perseveres and continues to learn from his experiences. With a focus on information disclosure bugs and IDOR vulnerabilities, he advises new hackers to stay focused and never give up. Outside of hacking, Orwa is a chef by profession and donates 20% of every bounty he receives to help people in need. He believes that hard work and patience are key to achieving success and encourages others to follow their dreams, just like he did.