Microsoft launches Defender Bounty Program to find bugs in its security software

Microsoft has added yet another bug bounty program to its growing portfolio. With the launch of the Microsoft Defender Bounty Program, the company is offering financial rewards to researchers who 'uncover significant vulnerabilities' in its range of security products and services. The program is focused solely on vulnerabilities of Critical or Important severity, and Microsoft is putting up rewards of between $500 to $20,000 for eligible submissions. Starting off somewhat limited in focus, the aim is to open up the program to have a wider scope further down the line. See also: The initial focus of the Microsoft Defender Bounty… [Continue Reading]