Bug Bounty stories

HackerOne warns AI rollouts are outpacing security, with 89% of organisations lacking full testing and incidents driving up costs.

New research from Cobalt finds 98% of surveyed pentesters prefer PTaaS to bug bounties and show almost no faith in AI-only security scanning.

AI-driven cloud adoption is forcing firms to swap static privacy checklists for continuous, real-time defence of sensitive data flows.

HackerOne unveils Good Faith AI Research Safe Harbor, giving security testers clearer authorisation and protection for probing AI systems.

Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.

AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.

AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

HackerOne hires new revenue and marketing chiefs to target soaring enterprise demand for AI-driven security and threat exposure tools.

In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.

OWASP updates its Top 10 application security risks, with Software Supply Chain Failures now the third biggest concern for professionals worldwide.

Synology will join Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, reinforcing its commitment to global data security through collaboration with leading cybersecurity researchers.

AI vulnerability reports surged 210% as organisations boosted AI security by 270%, with prompt injection attacks rising 540%, HackerOne's report shows.

New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.

Cycode and HackerOne partner to integrate bug bounty findings into Cycode's platform, speeding up vulnerability fixes and improving software security workflows.

HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance, enabling tighter AI-powered security integration with technology partners to enhance vulnerability response workflows.

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.

Bugcrowd and GlobalDots have partnered to enhance cloud security, integrating Bugcrowd's platform for over 350 clients in an increasingly demanding market.

In a bid to bolster digital trust, Kaspersky will relocate data from US and Canadian customers to Switzerland and open a new Transparency Center in Brazil.