HackerOne has paid out $81 million in bug bounties over the past year, showcasing the growing importance of ethical hacking. The platform reports a significant rise in AI vulnerabilities, especially prompt injection flaws, driven by AI-powered research. #HackerOne #AIvulnerabilities
Keypoints
- HackerOne’s bug bounty payouts increased by 13% year-over-year to $81 million.
- High-profile companies and government agencies are among the platform’s clients.
- AI vulnerability reports surged by over 200%, with prompt injections leading the growth.
- AI tools are widely adopted by researchers, with 70% using them to enhance hunting abilities.
- Security flaws like authorization issues and IDOR are on the rise, replacing declining XSS and SQLi vulnerabilities.