During the 2026 Zero Day Quest hacking event, Microsoft awarded $2.3 million to researchers for identifying nearly 700 security vulnerabilities, including over 80 high-impact flaws in cloud and AI services. The event,…
Microsoft has announced an expansion of its bug bounty program to reward researchers for identifying critical vulnerabilities in any software that could impact its online services, regardless of ownership. This policy…
In 2026, the Microsoft Bounty Program awarded over $20 million to 562 security researchers, marking its highest payout and participant count to date. Researchers from 64 countries contributed to identifying…