In a software bug bounty program, who gets rewarded?
AnswerPeople who responsibly report security flaws
Bug bounties reward researchers for reporting vulnerabilities.
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Bounty facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about bounties: bug bounty programs, rewards and the story of HMS Bounty, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Besides a reward, the word 'bounty' can also mean what?
AnswerGenerosity or abundance
A 'bountiful harvest' is a plentiful one.
Going deeper
Who was captain of HMS Bounty during the 1789 mutiny?
AnswerWilliam Bligh
Lieutenant William Bligh commanded the Bounty.
Which plant was HMS Bounty sent to Tahiti to collect?
AnswerBreadfruit
The voyage aimed to carry breadfruit plants to the Caribbean.
What is coordinated (responsible) disclosure?
AnswerGiving a vendor time to fix a flaw before publishing details
It balances public awareness with time to patch.
Expert level
Which browser company launched one of the first bug bounty programs, in 1995?
AnswerNetscape
Netscape offered rewards for bugs in its Navigator browser in 1995.
In what year did the mutiny on the Bounty happen?
Answer1789
The mutiny took place in April 1789.
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