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Microsoft Bug Bounty Program: $20 Million Paid to 500 Researchers
Microsoft's bug bounty program distributed $20 million to 500 researchers over a 12-month period ending June 30, 2026, with the largest single reward reaching $200,000. The program continues to incentivize external security researchers to identify and report vulnerabilities in Microsoft products and services.
Why it matters: Security researchers evaluating bounty opportunities should note Microsoft's scale of payouts; practitioners should encourage responsible disclosure through bug bounty channels rather than alternative disclosure paths.
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Microsoft Bug Bounty Program: $20 Million Paid to 500 Researchers
Microsoft's bug bounty program distributed $20 million to 500 researchers over a 12-month period ending June 30, 2026, with the largest single reward reaching $200,000. The program continues to incentivize external security researchers to identify and report vulnerabilities in Microsoft products and services.
Why it matters: Security researchers evaluating bounty opportunities should note Microsoft's scale of payouts; practitioners should encourage responsible disclosure through bug bounty channels rather than alternative disclosure paths.
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