Zero Day Quest

Microsoft Corp. said on August 3 that its vulnerability rewards programs awarded more than $20 million to 562 security researchers from 64 countries during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, both pr…

Microsoft Corp. paid a record $20 million in bug bounties to 562 researchers between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, up from $17 million to 344 researchers the previous year, driven by expanded eligi…