Apple is expanding and redesigning its bug bounty program, offering higher payouts and new research categories to incentivize security researchers. The new rewards aim to combat sophisticated spyware and zero-click attacks, with total payouts potentially exceeding $5 million. #Apple #BugBounty #Spyware #ZeroClickAttacks #MemoryIntegrity
Keypoints
- Apple’s bug bounty program now offers increased maximum payouts, up to $5 million with bonuses.
- The program includes new categories such as zero-click remote compromise and WebKit exploit chains.
- Higher rewards are set for vulnerabilities like Broad iCloud access and Gatekeeper bypasses.
- Apple plans to distribute secure devices to high-risk civil society organizations in 2026.
- The expanded program aims to incentivize the discovery of advanced spyware attack techniques.