Microsoft’s Bug Bounty Bonanza: Paydays for Uncovering Online Vulnerabilities!
Microsoft is expanding its bug bounty program to include all online services, regardless of who wrote the code. If a critical vulnerability impacts their services, it’s bounty-eligible. This move aims to outsmart hackers and reward researchers for spotting weaknesses in both Microsoft and third-party components. Who knew bugs could be so profitable?
Hot Take:
Looks like Microsoft is putting its money where its vulnerabilities are! They’re making it rain for security researchers, proving that even in the world of tech, sometimes the best way to fix a bug is to throw a little cash at it. Who knew hunting bugs could be so lucrative? Get your nets ready, folks!
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s bug bounty program now covers all online services, including third-party code vulnerabilities.
- Announced at Black Hat Europe by Tom Gallagher, VP of Engineering at Microsoft Security Response Center.
- Program expansion incentivizes research on critical vulnerabilities impacting Microsoft’s online services.
- Microsoft has awarded over $17 million to security researchers in the past year.
- Part of the Secure Future Initiative, a broader effort to enhance security across Microsoft operations.
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