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Articles tagged "vulnerability-disclosure"

When Bug Bounty Turns to Legal Battle: A Security Researcher's Guide

You discover a critical security flaw, report it responsibly, and expect gratitude—or at least a fix. Instead, you get a cease-and-desist letter from corporate lawyers. This is the reality facing more security researchers in 2026. Here's how to protect yourself.

11 min read | Feb 23, 2026

Cybersecurity

Swag for Critical Bugs: Why It's Exploitation, Not Gratitude

Fortune 500 companies are patching critical vulnerabilities like SQLi and RCE while offering only t-shirts as rewards. This deep dive explores why this practice devalues security research, exploits ethical hackers, and what the industry needs to change.

11 min read | Jan 27, 2026