Security News > 2017 > July > Microsoft offers rewards for Windows bugs (Help Net Security)
2017-07-27 13:20
Microsoft is asking researchers to look for bugs inside the latest Windows 10 version (Insider Preview slow ring). Remote code execution bugs can net finders up to $15,000, elevation of privilege flaws up to $10,000, and information disclosure, remote DoS, and spoofing bugs up to $5,000. As always, high-quality reports with Proof of Concepts will result in bigger payouts. Vulnerabilities in Windows Journal, Windows Store, Windows Apps, Flash, firmware, third party drivers, or third party … More →
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