Google has shared some fascinating statistics associated with its Android Security Rewards program, that was more to the company’s Vulnerability Rewards Program last year and has simply completed its 1st year.
The search large says it received over 250 qualifying vulnerability reports from Android researchers during this point period, and a complete of $550,000 was paid to 82 people, that interprets into a median of $2,200 per reward and $6,700 per research worker.
@heisecode was the highest research worker with $75,750 being paid to him for a complete of 26 vulnerability reports he submitted. Those receiving $10,000 or additional were 15 in variety. There were, however, “no payouts for the highest reward for an entire remote exploit chain resulting in TrustZone or Verified Boot compromise,” Google aforesaid.
The Mountain view, California-based company has additionally created some enhancements to the program, within the sense that it’s paying additional to researchers currently. as an example, a important vulnerability report with a signal of thought now carries a souvenir of $4000, up from $3000.
We also published an article regarding the Samsung security updates for the Verizon S6+/Note 5 variant. Do let us know in comment whether you have solved any security and won a prize ticket.
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