Episode 87: 'Hacker Wife' Mariah Garder on Bug Bounty mentality and relationships

Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

Episode 87: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin sits down with none other than his wife Mariah to talk about Bug Bounty from the perspective of a Significant Other. They share how they’ve traversed travel and Live Hacking Events, household chores, hobbies, goals, rewards, as well as how best to encourage and support the hacker/non-hacker in your life.

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Today’s Guest: https://x.com/MariahG017

Resources:

Ruby Nealon's song

https://x.com/_ruby/status/835306502546149376

Don't Force Yourself to Become a Bug Bounty Hunter

https://samcurry.net/dont-force-yourself-to-become-a-bug-bounty-hunter

Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:03:12) Technical Questions for a Bug Bounty Wife

(00:16:11) Mariah's First LHE experience

(00:31:12) LHEs as a Couple

(00:41:57) Encouragement and Risk

(00:55:55) Hacker Family Dynamics, goals, and keeping promises

(01:17:35) How to care for your Hacker/Hacker Wife