Bug Bounty
Researchers Find Vulnerabilities in Software Underlying Discord, Microsoft Teams, and Other Apps
The popular apps used by millions of users all run the same software, called Electron.
Apple ‘Still Investigating’ Unpatched and Public iPhone Vulnerabilities
Apple apologized for the delay in responding to the researcher, but experts think Apple needs to do better.
Researcher Publishes Source Code for Three Unpatched iPhone Exploits
The researcher's decision to do a full-disclosure of the unpatched bugs shows that Apple is still struggling with its bug bounty program.
Researchers Secure Bug Bounty Payout to Help Raise Funds for Infant’s Surgery
A couple needed to raise funds to cover the costs of their daughter's upcoming heart surgery. This security researcher found a serious bug, and then donated part of the bounty to support the family.
Five Hackers Found 55 Bugs in Apple Products in 3 Months and Made $51,500
Apple rewarded the researchers for finding some very serious bugs in the company's websites. But for some, the researchers should have been paid more.
Offshore Bank Targeted By Phineas Fisher Confirms it Was Hacked
“A criminal investigation is ongoing,” the Cayman National Bank from the Isle of Man said in a statement.
Instagram Launches Bug Bounty for Apps that Steal User Data
On Wednesday, Facebook expanded beyond its bounties for third party apps stealing user data to also apply to Instagram.
Apple’s New Bug Bounty Is a ‘Historical Moment’ For the iPhone’s Security
Apple expanded the scope of its bug bounty, increased payouts, and promised special devices to a select group of researchers. For jailbreakers and hackers, there’s never been a better time to pwn the iPhone.
Apple Has Started Paying Hackers for iPhone Exploits
Despite their value in the grey market, security researchers are reporting bugs as part of the Apple iOS Bug Bounty program, and some are getting rewards.
'Critical' T-Mobile Bug Allowed Hackers To Hijack Users' Accounts
A security researcher discovered a flaw in a T-Mobile website that let hackers log in as any customer.
Bug in Google's Bug Tracker Lets Researcher Access List of Company's Vulnerabilities
A series of bugs allowed hackers to snoop into one of Google’s most sensitive internal systems.
T-Mobile Website Allowed Hackers to Access Your Account Data With Just Your Phone Number
The bug exposed customers’ email addresses, their billing account numbers, and the phone’s IMSI numbers. T-Mobile has patched the bug.