Security News > 2023 > November > Microsoft announces Defender bug bounty program

Microsoft has announced a new bug bounty program aimed at unearthing vulnerabilities in Defender-related products and services, and is offering participants the possibility to earn up to $20,000 for the most critical bugs.

Microsoft Defender includes various products and services that are build to secure and protect Microsoft users.

"The will begin with a limited scope, focusing on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint APIs, and will expand to include other products in the Defender brand over time," the company has shared.

Participants should report "Significant" vulnerabilities that have a "Direct and demonstrable impact" on the security of Microsoft's customers.

The bounty program's scope is limited to technical vulnerabilities in Defender-related products and services.

Last month, Microsoft started an AI bug bounty program that offers researchers up to $15,000 if they find and report vulnerabilities in its AI-powered "Bing experience".

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