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What Are Bug Bounties and How Do They Work?

December 4th, 2025

Bug bounties give security researchers a structured way to report vulnerabilities. This guide explains how bug bounty programs work and why organizations use them.

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What Are Bug Bounties and How Do They Work?

December 4th, 2025

Bug bounties give security researchers a structured way to report vulnerabilities. This guide explains how bug bounty programs work and why organizations use them.

Crowdsourced Security

Bug Bounty

A Decade of Defense: Celebrating Grab's 10th Year Bug Bounty Program

December 4th, 2025

Grab marks a decade of global bug bounty collaboration, engaging 850+ researchers to strengthen security for 187M users across Southeast Asia.

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Roni Carta: From Bug Bounties to Building a Safer Supply Chain

October 30th, 2025

A young ethical researcher turned bug bounty reports into a software supply chain startup—no VC funding to date, just curiosity and community.

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Government Cybersecurity Leaders Embrace Crowdsourcing, But Must Commit to AI Defense

August 29th, 2025

Government CISOs succeed with crowdsourced security. To stay resilient, they must bring the same focus to AI security.

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Adobe Security Recap: 2024 Ambassador World Cup Final Four

July 31st, 2025

Last month, Adobe participated in the final round of the 2024 Ambassador World Cup (AWC) championship.

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3 Crowdsourced Security Myths Are Holding You Back

July 9th, 2025

Leading CISOs are embracing crowdsourced security. Uncover 3 common myths and why ethical hackers are key to modern defense strategies.

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What We’ve Learned from 5 Months of Hackbot Activity

June 26th, 2025

AI-powered hackbots are capturing bounties and reshaping offensive security. Here’s what we’ve learned in 5 months—and how to prepare for what’s next.

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We’re Running Hai Insight Agent on Our Own Bug Bounty Program – See it in Action

June 24th, 2025

Discover how HackerOne's Hai Insight Agent simplifies vulnerability analysis, accelerates resolution, and ensures consistent, accurate security decisions.

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External Connectors: Extend HackerOne Automations to Any Tool

June 4th, 2025

Say goodbye to slow, manual security workflows. HackerOne’s automation engine helps you streamline processes and scale your security efforts.