From Facebook-phished to MVR Top 5 with Dhiral Patel

Security Unlocked

In this episode of The BlueHat Podcast, host Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone are joined by Dhiral Patel, Senior Security Engineer at ZoomInfo and one of MSRC’s Most Valuable Researchers (MVR). Dhiral shares how a hacked Facebook account sparked his passion for ethical hacking. From web development to penetration testing, Dhiral has become a top bug hunter, landing multiple spots on the MSRC leaderboards. Dhiral reflects on his early MSRC submissions and lessons learned. He also discusses the importance of mastering web security basics, practicing on platforms like TryHackMe and Hack the Box, and staying connected with the bug bounty community.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• The importance of mastering web security basics before diving into bug bounty hunting
• Why hands-on platforms like TryHackMe and Hack the Box are perfect for beginners
• Dhiral’s journey from blogging to freelancing and security research

Some Questions We Ask:

• How do you balance competition and collaboration in the bug bounty community?
• Can you explain what clickjacking is and if it still works today?
• Why did you start with Power BI, and how did it lead to your journey in security?

Resources:

View Dhiral Patel on LinkedIn

View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn

View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

• Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
• Uncovering Hidden Risks

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