Tag: Bug Bounty
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WhatsApp And Meta Pay Hackers $4 Million — What To Know
Summary: A Major Payout Shines a Light on Bug Bounty Programs In a high-profile case that underscores the power—and perils—of modern bug bounty programs, Meta (the parent company of Facebook) and its messaging arm WhatsApp reportedly issued a substantial payout to hackers totaling around $4 million. The incident, which has dragged in figures such as…
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Apple Expands Bug Bounty: Zero-Click Exploits Up to $2 Million and More
Apple’s Bug Bounty Expansion: Higher rewards for tougher exploits Apple is expanding its security bounty program in a move that signals the tech giant’s continued commitment to safeguarding its devices and software. The updated policy increases top payouts, with zero-click exploit chains now eligible for as much as $2 million. The initiative reflects Apple’s recognition…
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Apple Expands Bug Bounty: Zero-Click Exploits Now Worth Up To $2 Million
Expanded rewards and new categories Apple has announced a broad expansion of its security bounty program, with top rewards rising for a range of attack vectors and vulnerabilities. The changes, set to take effect in November 2025, reflect Apple’s ongoing effort to outpace evolving threats from mercenary spyware makers and other sophisticated adversaries. The company…
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Apple Bug Bounty Rewards Grow to $2 Million and Beyond
Apple Expands Its Bug Bounty Program With Bigger Rewards Apple has announced a significant expansion of its security bounty program, raising the potential payout for researchers and introducing new categories. The company states that zero-click exploit chains may now earn researchers up to $2 million, with bonus opportunities that can push total rewards well above…