Cash for Clues: Halcyon Offers $10K Bounty to Bust Ransomware Rogues
Ransomware threat hunters can now earn up to $10,000 per intel submission in Halcyon’s new bug bounty program. The initiative aims to reward researchers for vital information on ransomware and improve Halcyon’s anti-ransomware engine. Sorry, aspiring ransomware informants, payouts will not be in bitcoin, and bosses won’t be pleased!
Hot Take:
Who needs to chase after a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow when there’s a $250,000 bounty for ransomware intel up for grabs? Just remember, folks, this isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme for hackers looking to cash in on their own dirty laundry. Instead, it’s like a high-stakes game of “Where’s Waldo?” but with hackers, and a lot more zeros on the line. Happy hunting, cybersleuths!
Key Points:
- Halcyon launches a ransomware-focused Threat Research Incentive Program (TRIP) with a $250,000 reward pool.
- Ransomware intel submitted will primarily enhance Halcyon’s own anti-ransomware engine.
- The program offers up to $10,000 per submission, with four tiers of intel categories.
- Researchers can’t be affiliated with ransomware groups or use pseudonyms for payouts.
- Submission vetting ensures integrity and independent sourcing of the information.
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