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A bug bounty is a program offered by organizations or software developers that rewards individuals—often ethical hackers or security researchers—for discovering and responsibly reporting security vulnerabilities in their systems, applications, or websites. Bug bounty programs help improve cybersecurity by leveraging the wider tech community to identify flaws that internal teams might overlook. Rewards can range from public recognition to monetary payments, depending on the severity of the vulnerability and the organization’s policies.
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