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Date Published
Author
Kaila Pollart
Word count
379
Language
English
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None

Summary

The Bugcrowd platform, a crowdsourced bug bounty program, has announced its July 2015 Hall of Fame winners. The researchers who earned the most points in the month will receive performance bonuses for their contributions to the security of the platform. The top three researchers, harie_cool, securityidiots, and NG, were recognized for their efforts, with harie_cool earning the highest bonus of $2,500. The platform awards points based on the severity of the bugs found, with critical vulnerabilities earning the most points. Researchers who submit high-quality bugs are also eligible to participate in private bounty programs. Bugcrowd is seeking more contributors to its community and invites anyone interested in contributing to its Hall of Fame.