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Hackers Pocket $50K: Hilarious Security Fail Exposed in Business Acquisition Blunder
Two cybersecurity researchers snagged a $50,500 bug bounty by exposing a critical software supply chain flaw in a newly acquired company. Their discovery of overlooked security gaps highlights the importance of scrutinizing business acquisitions, as these vulnerabilities could lead to large-scale data breaches and compromise entire systems.
Hot Take:
When life gives you lemons, turn them into a $50,500 bug bounty! These two researchers have turned corporate oversight into cold hard cash by uncovering the ‘not-so-secure’ underbelly of business acquisitions. Who knew mergers and acquisitions could be such a treasure trove for vulnerabilities? It’s almost like a reality show, “The Real Hackers of the Software Supply Chain,” where the drama isn’t staged, but the payouts are real!
Key Points:
- Researchers discovered a critical supply chain flaw in a newly acquired company.
- They earned a $50,500 bug bounty for identifying and reporting the vulnerability.
- The flaw involved exposed authorization tokens and private npm tokens.
- Exploiting this could lead to malicious code injection and substantial data breaches.
- Highlights the often-overlooked security risks during business acquisitions.
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