From 82d44963252e0f017016ccce799146e538773ad3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: okiwoki Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 19:30:29 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Added additional information on bug bounty prizes (#33887) --- guide/english/security/bug-bounties/index.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/guide/english/security/bug-bounties/index.md b/guide/english/security/bug-bounties/index.md index ca07f552bf..b5e969cb12 100644 --- a/guide/english/security/bug-bounties/index.md +++ b/guide/english/security/bug-bounties/index.md @@ -3,7 +3,8 @@ title: Bug Bounties --- ## Bug Bounties -Bug bounties are programs that are set up by companies to encourage people to check their products for vulnerabilities. In return these companies offer rewards for reporting the discovered vulnerabilities. + +Bug bounties are programs that are set up by companies to encourage people to check their products for vulnerabilities. In return these companies can offer cash prizes for the discovered vulnerabilities. Many companies have stringent requirements as to which discovered vulnerability would be considered for a cash prize. It's important to understand the limitations and rules for each organization prior to doing any bug hunting. ### Benefits to bounty hunters The benefits to the bounty hunters are fairly straightforward. They get paid for what they find and get to improve their skills