Microsoft’s Bug Bounty Bonanza: Cashing in on Code Flaws Everywhere!
Microsoft is expanding its bug bounty program to include third-party and open source code. If vulnerabilities impact Microsoft’s online services, researchers are eligible for rewards. This approach aligns with the hacker mentality that all security defects matter. Microsoft’s bug bounty program now covers all online services by default, raising the security bar for everyone.
Hot Take:
Microsoft has decided to play nice with the tech ecosystem by throwing cash at anyone who finds glitches, bugs, or vulnerabilities in the code – whether it’s theirs or someone else’s. It’s like a digital Easter egg hunt, but with more zeros and less chocolate. Kudos to Microsoft for making it rain in the world of cybersecurity!
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s bug bounty program now covers third-party and open source code.
- Critical vulnerabilities impacting Microsoft’s services are bounty-eligible.
- The ‘In Scope by Default’ approach means all security defects matter.
- The initiative is part of Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative from 2023.
- The program is already in effect and includes all online services by default.
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