Apple’s $5 Million Bug Bounty: The Pricey Battle Against Spyware!
Apple’s bug bounty program just hit the jackpot, with a maximum payout now reaching $5 million. Ivan Krstić, Apple’s security guru, announced the new stakes at Hexacon, aiming to thwart spyware exploits. With new categories and hefty rewards, Apple’s making sure hackers have a lucrative reason to keep their findings out of the wrong hands.
Hot Take:
Apple’s new bug bounty program is like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow for hackers with a conscience. With up to $5 million on the table, it’s like Apple is hosting the Olympics of cyber hacking, and the only rule is: “Do no evil!” Who knew playing hide and seek with bugs could be this lucrative?
Key Points:
- Apple increases maximum bug bounty payout to $2 million for spyware exploit chains.
- Bonuses can boost payouts to a whopping $5 million.
- Program expanded to include new exploit categories and real-world testing challenges.
- Apple has paid over $35 million to 800+ security researchers since 2020.
- Security investments continue with new iPhone 17 protections for vulnerable groups.
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