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Security researcher retr0 has already helped fix 1900 vulnerabilities.



Researcher reputation:  50

Real name:
Adrien

About me:
Hello, retr0 here. Let me introduce me in some words. I'm a Network technician who likes Computer Security, beer(s), video games and old school 8-bit music. As a hobby, I'm an Independent Security Researcher. I report critical vulnerabilities that need to be fixed as fast as possible. I'm not gonna make any damage on your system. I'm here to make the web safer. You can reward me with Paypal, BTC or Gifts. By the way, Please leave recommendations or acknowledgements it's always welcome'd.

Contact email:
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Certifications & Diplomas:
I spend most of my rewards to increase my skills in security! (trainings, books, etc.)

Experience in Application Security
over 5 years

Award / Bug Bounty I prefer:
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Halls of Fame:
International: Sony / Playstation / xHamster / Amazon / Audible / Manyvids / D-Link / Fluke Networks ...
French: SNCF / Leboncoin / Priceminister / L'Oreal / Peugeot / Renault / Jacquie & Michel ...

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Adrien is required to abide by the ethics and rules of the Open Bug Bounty project. If you reasonably believe that rules are not respected, please report this to us.

Recommendations and Acknowledgements

@sk_joseareal     11 July, 2018
    Twitter sk_joseareal J.A. Real from sokinternet.com:
Fast and accurate assessment. We really appreciate the help from Adrien. Many thanks.
@CertSNCF     2 August, 2017
    Twitter CertSNCF CERT-SNCF from SNCT:
Thank you for the detailed alert :)
@lxHunter     30 January, 2017
    Twitter lxHunter Alexander Jäger from RedTecLab GmbH:
Pedro found an XSS vulnerability on our website. He responded near realtime and was very professional in the way he disclosed the information. Greatly appreciated! Thanks again!

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1000+ Websites

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75% Patched

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Research Statistics



Total reports:2546
Total reports on VIP sites:1218
Total patched vulnerabilities:1900
Recommendations received:3
Active since:08.10.2015
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@soela_cs     23 March, 2023
    Twitter soela_cs:
He's a reliable partner in finding and fixing some security issues on our website, and I'm happy to recommend working with him. Thanks for the collaboration!
@TimFenner7     22 March, 2023
    Twitter TimFenner7:
On behalf of LeaseQuery, I wish to extend our gratitude to 4N_CURZE for reporting a vulnerability found on our website. 4N_CURZE was quick to respond and gladly provided all the information he could in order to help mitigate the risk. His efforts to make the internet a safer place is greatly appreciated!
@pagecp31     17 March, 2023
    Twitter pagecp31:
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@travelfish     17 March, 2023
    Twitter travelfish:
Thanks for finding the issuing, passing on your find, and the quick reply. Cheers!
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    Twitter MrMoney84315336:
Thank you for reporting the issues, good work.