Hack the US Army for good with ‘Hack The Army’ bug bounty program

By Sudais Asif
For now, only those with invitation can join the new bug bounty program. Here’s what we know so far and what to expect.
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Facebook bug exposed identity of page admin using group doc feature

By Sudais Asif
The bug was reported to Facebook under its bug bounty program after which the researcher was awarded $5,000.
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Bugcrowd Report Shows Marked Increase in Crowdsourced Security

The impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on how enterprises work—and secure their workers and data—will last for years. And while the long-term ramifications are yet to be known, a recent survey from Bugcrowd shows a marked increase in crowdsource… Continue reading Bugcrowd Report Shows Marked Increase in Crowdsourced Security

HackerOne, Verizon weigh pros and cons of making live hacking contests virtual

Among all the ways COVID-19 has affected the cybersecurity world, perhaps nothing is more impossible than live hacking events, which were once a staple of the industry. The coronavirus forced bug bounty company HackerOne and Verizon Media into hosting two online hacking events together since the outbreak, and they recently completed what they billed as the world’s largest live hacking contest. Live hacking events, whether virtual or in-person, give companies a chance to lure ethical hackers to find their security flaws before the attackers do, and can serve as recruiting opportunities for corporate positions, too. What made the most recent competition stand out was its massive size, and what the experiment could mean for the rest of the bug bounty community. The HackerOne/Verizon Media duo wasn’t the first to move live hacking events online. Pwn2Own made a similar transition in March. With more than 3,000 people from 59 countries registering […]

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021: Robot Overlords No, Connected Car Hacks Yes

While 2021 will present evolving threats and new challenges, it will also offer new tools and technologies that will we hope shift the balance towards the defense. Continue reading Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021: Robot Overlords No, Connected Car Hacks Yes