Microsoft hackers can earn Rs 64 lakh

MUMBAI, INDIA: Microsoft has doubled the bug bounty for Defense maximum from $50,000 to $100,000.

Besides, it has expanded its bug bounty program to include Defense, Authentication Bonus, and RemoteApp to the list of domains covered in its Online Services Bug Bounty.

It must be noted that Microsoft announced the bug bounty program to help the company address critical vulnerabilities and reward hackers who can break into Microsoft's systems and services. This year though, the company has added Azure services to the bounty portfolio.

The changes to the Bounty for Defense reflect the continuing evolution of the Microsoft Bounty Program, based on the feedback and opportunities from the Security Research Community, writes Jason Shirk, Microsoft Security Response Center, in his blog post.

These additions to the Microsoft Bounty Program will be part of the rigorous security programs at Microsoft. Bounties will be worked alongside the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), Operational Security Assurance (OSA) framework, regular penetration testing of our products and services, and Security and Compliance Accreditations by third party audits, he shares.