2020-01-30 16:35
Technology
Alex Lowe

Microsoft launches Xbox bug bounty program

Microsoft launches Xbox bug bounty program

Most tech companies have a bug bounty program as a way to get vulnerabilities and security holes found and reported to Microsoft for them to fix. Most bugs reported have a reward for reporting it and Microsoft today is launching a bug bounty program for the Xbox platform with payouts from $500 to $20,000 depending on the severity.

Microsoft has had a bug bounty program for bugs and vulnerabilities on Windows, Office, Edge, Internet Explorer and more and today marks the inclusion of Xbox.

Microsoft does have a few rules, bug hunters will get automatically banned if they attempt manulipate Xbox users and engineers and those who access user data.

Alex Lowe

Microsoft launches Xbox bug bounty program

Alex Lowe is the owner and editor of the interface and started the website in 2013. He publishes the majority of the content on the website, hosts the three podcasts and the runs the YouTube channels. Alex has a professional background in computer networking, FWA and WiFi.

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