Apple Introduces $2M Bug Bounty for Spyware-Level Exploits to strengthen iPhone and macOS security.
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Apple’s $2M Spyware Bug Bounty Program
Apple Introduces $2M Bug Bounty For Spyware-Level Exploits Apple is raising the stakes in cybersecurity with a major update to its bug bounty program. The tech giant announced that it’s offering up to $2 million for exploit chains matching the sophistication of mercenary spyware attacks . The new initiative, titled “Apple Introduces $2M Bug Bounty for Spyware-Level Exploits,” marks the company’s biggest payout in security research history. Image : Google Apple’s $2M Reward Targets Sophisticated Threats This enhanced bug bounty program doubles Apple’s previous top reward, encouraging security researchers to uncover vulnerabilities before attackers do. With bonuses for Lockdown Mode bypasses and beta software flaws , total payouts could exceed $5 million — the largest reward pool ever offered by a major tech company. Apple says this update reflects the evolving nature of cyberattacks, where real-world intrusions typically chain multiple bugs together. The company now prioritizes complete explo…
