Bug Bounty stories

AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

HackerOne hires new revenue and marketing chiefs to target soaring enterprise demand for AI-driven security and threat exposure tools.

AI is set to transform Southeast Asia’s economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.

In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.

OWASP updates its Top 10 application security risks, with Software Supply Chain Failures now the third biggest concern for professionals worldwide.

Singapore’s Government Bug Bounty Programmemes, partnered with YesWeHack, rewarded cybersecurity researchers over USD $250,000 for uncovering system vulnerabilities.

Synology will join Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, reinforcing its commitment to global data security through collaboration with leading cybersecurity researchers.

Seventy-three zero-day vulnerabilities were uncovered at Pwn2Own, with winners sharing USD $1 million in prizes for exposing critical cyber flaws.

Intigriti partners with Shield to enhance cyber security and ensure NIS2 compliance for Belgian healthcare organisations under FPS Health framework.

AI vulnerability reports surged 210% as organisations boosted AI security by 270%, with prompt injection attacks rising 540%, HackerOne's report shows.

Bugcrowd’s latest CISO report reveals hardware vulnerabilities surged 88% and network risks doubled amid rising AI use and connected devices in 2024.

Bugcrowd and Pretera partner to offer continuous, scalable security testing across finance, healthcare and government sectors in the Benelux region.

Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative celebrates 20 years as the largest bug bounty programme, helping disclose 73% of vulnerabilities in 2024 before exploitation.

New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.

Cycode and HackerOne partner to integrate bug bounty findings into Cycode’s platform, speeding up vulnerability fixes and improving software security workflows.

The EU finalises a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to guide industry compliance ahead of the AI Act’s new rules starting August 2025.

HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance, enabling tighter AI-powered security integration with technology partners to enhance vulnerability response workflows.

HackerOne appoints Nidhi Aggarwal as Chief Product Officer to lead its AI-driven security platform and enhance vulnerability detection and remediation.

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.