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Microsoft Shatters Bug Bounty Record with $17 Million Payout Amid AI Security Push

Microsoft Shatters Bug Bounty Record with $17 Million Payout Amid AI Security Push

Microsoft awarded a record $17 million to ethical hackers over the past year, resolving over 1,000 vulnerabilities across Azure, Windows, and AI products. The surge reflects strategic expansions to its bug bounty programs targeting emerging AI threats and critical infrastructure. With AI-focused rewards now reaching $200,000, the initiative signals a new frontier in proactive cybersecurity defense.