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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:
Twitter: retr0_
Email: [email protected]
Paypal: [email protected]
BTC: 1HfosqgWzhvbKXUpDJh214hKTnU2omhroC

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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30+ Reports
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30+ Reports
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Patch Master
55% Patched
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65% Patched
Patch Lord
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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  Recent Recommendations

    20 March, 2024
    TechVitaverdura:
Great exchanges with this person, thank you for your help and your report
    20 March, 2024
    Mek:
He reported some vulnerabilities and oversights of security best practices on my small private project web page.
Was responsive to e-mail, unlike many other people, so yes, I can recommend him.
    20 March, 2024
    ztwo79:
We would like to thank Pooja for responsibly disclosing a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in our website. Her prompt reporting and assistance in developing a fix were instrumental in ensuring the security of our users.
    16 March, 2024
    TorutheRedFox:
Thanks for the help with the XSS vulnerability. It was a quick fix.
    15 March, 2024
    adesignguy:
Reported an XSS vulnerability which was helpful and much appreciated. I have patched it now as soon as I saw the email which was forwarded onto me!