Vendors across the cybersecurity and IT landscape have in recent years embraced bug bounty programs, or the compensation of outsiders for uncovering and reporting flaws in their hardware, software or ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The year was 2016, and Hack the Pentagon had just become the federal ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. The panelists discuss designing platform ...

Bug bounty programs remain a crucial component of cybersecurity strategies in 2025, offering organizations the ability to draw in help from a diverse pool of cybersecurity professionals and ...

The idea of crowdsourcing information security help from hackers might seem like an odd accepted practice, but it’s clear that bug bounty programs are here to stay. Bug bounties have become an ...

The promise of crowdsourced cybersecurity, fueled by "millions of hackers," turns out to be a pipe dream, despite high-octane marketing from the bug bounty platforms. When Jonathan Leitschuh found a ...

HackerOne, a company that hosts bug bounty programs for some of the world's largest companies, has published today its ranking for the Top 10 most successful programs hosted on its platform. The ...