technologyDevelopingUpdated 3 min ago · since 20 Sept 2026
Intel terminates its long-running bug bounty program
Chipmaker Intel has shut down its long-running bug bounty program, which previously offered cash rewards of up to 100,000 US dollars for reported security vulnerabilities. The move shifts the company's approach toward internal security teams, targeted third-party partnerships, and a responsible disclosure setup on Intigriti without monetary rewards. Cybersecurity observers note that the change may impact reporting incentives and push security assessments toward more systematic internal reviews.
Intel's decision to phase out cash payouts in favor of structured disclosures and internal reviews highlights a broader industry reassessment of how to handle security submissions. As automated tools generate higher volumes of reports, traditional public bounty models face economic and operational pressures.
Key facts
01Intel has terminated its long-running bug bounty program.
02The program previously offered cash rewards of up to 100,000 US dollars for identifying vulnerabilities.
03Intel is shifting toward alternative reporting mechanisms and internal security approaches.
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Intel terminates its bug bounty program with up to 100,000 USD in rewards
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Chinese outlets highlight the transition from high-cash incentives for external researchers to internal security teams and targeted partnerships, while noting industry reactions regarding potential risks of unreleased vulnerabilities flowing to the black market.
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Detailed specifics regarding the shift to the Intigriti platform and potential impacts from AI-generated report volume mentioned by individual tech outlets are omitted in broader reports.
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