OpenAI’s Bug Bounty Bonanza: From $20K to $100K – A Hackers’ Payday!
OpenAI has upped the ante, boosting its bug bounty rewards to a whopping $100,000 for those who unearth “exceptional and differentiated” critical vulnerabilities. With 400 million users relying on its services weekly, OpenAI is putting its money where the bugs are, making sure security researchers are handsomely rewarded.

Hot Take:
OpenAI seems to be channeling its inner Oprah: “You get a bounty, you get a bounty, everybody gets a bounty!” They’ve cranked up their bug bounty rewards, making security researchers feel like they’ve hit the jackpot. Who knew finding bugs could be more lucrative than a lottery ticket? OpenAI’s new motto: “Keep Calm and Find Bugs!”
Key Points:
- OpenAI boosts maximum bug bounty rewards to $100,000 for critical security vulnerabilities.
- OpenAI platforms are used by 400 million users weekly.
- New bounty bonuses for specific vulnerability categories during promotional periods.
- Increased rewards for IDOR vulnerabilities until April 30, with a maximum of $13,000.
- Model safety issues and ChatGPT jailbreaks are out of scope for the bounty program.
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