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Date Published
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Detectify
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776
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Summary

Detectify Crowdsource, a crowdsourced security community launched a year ago, has successfully harnessed the expertise of over 100 ethical hackers worldwide to identify and automate the detection of web vulnerabilities, significantly enhancing website security for its customers. The platform, which combines bug bounties with automation, has received 345 submissions from 128 security researchers, with XSS being the most common vulnerability identified. By incorporating these submissions into the Detectify scanner, the platform maximizes the impact of individual findings, securing numerous sites and enriching the hackers' experience and financial rewards. Kristian Bremberg, the Community Manager, highlights the platform's unique approach and ongoing development based on community feedback, aiming to continue its growth and adaptation to the evolving bug bounty landscape. With a vision of a more secure internet, Detectify Crowdsource stands out by integrating white-hat knowledge with automation and fostering security awareness.