Google’s $11.8M Bug Bounty Bonanza: When Security Flaws Pay Better Than a Day Job!

Google has paid $11.8 million in bug bounties in 2024, rewarding 660 researchers who spotted security flaws. Since launching its vulnerability reward program in 2010, Google has handed out over $65 million. The revamped reward structure now offers up to $300,000 for Mobile VRP, with Chrome vulnerabilities fetching up to $250,000.

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Published: March 10, 2025 12:13 pmAdded: March 10, 2025 at 5:20 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Move over, lottery winners! Google’s bug bounty program is where the real cash is at. Who knew squashing bugs could be more lucrative than starting a garage band in Silicon Valley?

Key Points:

  • Google announced a whopping $11.8 million in bug bounties paid out to 660 researchers in 2024.
  • The total bug bounty rewards since 2010 are estimated to be around $71 million.
  • Google revamped its reward structure offering up to $300,000 for Mobile VRP and $250,000 for critical Chrome vulnerabilities.
  • In 2024, critical and high-severity bug submissions increased, while the total number of bug submissions decreased.
  • Google’s Cloud VRP and AI bug bounty programs are racking up reports and handing out dough like candy on Halloween.

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