AI helps Microsoft bug hunters chase a record $20M payday
Microsoft's bug bounty program has paid out a record $20 million to security researchers, with AI playing a key role.
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Microsoft has expanded its bug bounty program, paying out a record $20 million to security researchers. The Register first noted that AI tools helped researchers chase this record payday. Later reporting from Forbes, Windows Central, SecurityWeek and IT Pro confirmed the record payout. The Register is the only outlet to mention AI's role in the process.
The program has paid out to 500 researchers, according to SecurityWeek. Microsoft's bug bounty program has paid out a record $20 million to security researchers. The Register first noted that AI tools helped researchers chase this record payday. Later reporting from Forbes, Windows Central, SecurityWeek and IT Pro confirmed the record payout.
The Register is the only outlet to mention AI's role in the process. The program has paid out to 500 researchers, according to SecurityWeek.
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Sources (5)
- Microsoft forks out record-breaking sums with expanded bug bounty program IT Pro · 23h ago
- Microsoft Has Paid A Record $20 Million For Security Vulnerabilities Forbes · 23h ago
- Microsoft paid $20 million to security researchers in biggest-ever bug bounty payout Windows Central · 23h ago
- Microsoft Bug Bounty Program: $20 Million Paid to 500 Researchers SecurityWeek · 23h ago
- AI helps Microsoft bug hunters chase a record $20M payday The Register · 23h ago
Quick answers
What is the record payout amount?
$20 million.
How many researchers were paid?
500 researchers.
Which outlet first mentioned AI's role?
The Register.
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