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HackerOne Celebrates $300M Rewards Milestone

October 31, 2023
Reading Time: 9 mins read
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HackerOne, a prominent platform for bug bounty programs, has recently celebrated a remarkable achievement, having awarded bug hunters over $300 million in total rewards since the platform’s inception. This significant milestone underlines the vital role that ethical hackers, often referred to as white hat hackers, play in enhancing cybersecurity.

Notably, thirty individuals have individually earned over one million dollars through their contributions, with one standout hacker surpassing an impressive four million dollars in total earnings. A notable trend revealed in the report is the increasing experimentation with Generative AI (GenAI) by 61% of bug hunters, highlighting its potential to drive the development of advanced hacking tools for identifying vulnerabilities.

Moreover, 62% of hackers are planning to harness AI to specialize in addressing the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities associated with Large Language Models, demonstrating a forward-looking approach to tackling emerging threats. The report underscores the value of HackerOne’s bug bounty programs, with 70% of its customers acknowledging that these initiatives have significantly bolstered their cybersecurity posture, helping them avoid major cyber incidents.

In alignment with this, 57% of HackerOne’s customers identify exploited vulnerabilities as the most significant threat to their organizations, emphasizing the pressing need for robust security measures.

The 2023 Hacker-Powered Security Report also sheds light on the improved patch management process, indicating that customers are becoming more agile in fixing vulnerabilities, resulting in a 10-day reduction in the average platform-wide remediation time. Chris Evans, HackerOne’s CISO and Chief Hacking Officer, highlights the growing importance of embracing GenAI to stay ahead in the evolving threat landscape, emphasizing the role of hackers as experts in addressing emerging security challenges.

Furthermore, the report indicates that crypto and blockchain organizations continue to offer the highest average payouts for vulnerabilities, with the top reward in the latest year reaching $100,050. The report’s insights demonstrate the significance of proactive security measures and learning from hacker expertise in anticipating and addressing risks effectively.

References:
  • Congratulations @codecancare for reaching $4 million in bounty payouts!
  • Hackers Have Earned More Than $300 Million on the HackerOne Platform
Tags: bug bountyCyber NewsCyber News 2023CybersecurityEthical HackingHackerOneHackersOctober 2023
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