Microsoft will pay for the search for vulnerabilities in Windows 8.1 and IE 11

From June 26, Microsoft will be ready to pay those who find new vulnerabilities and exploit techniques of certain types in its products.

There will be several directions for creative search:

1. Mitigation Bypass Bounty - up to $ 100,000 for finding a new way to exploit security vulnerabilities in the latest version of Windows 8.1 Preview.
2. BlueHat Bonus for Defense - up to $ 50,000 as a bonus for those who offer ideas to protect against penetration, found in the first program.
3. Internet Explorer 11 Preview Bug Bounty - up to $ 11,000 for the found critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer 11 Preview on Windows 8.1. The term of this offer is at the time of the beta of new IE (from June 26 to July 26).

It is argued that such a measure will help to achieve better protection of the upcoming system than the regular catching of bugs and the constant closure of security holes. The format for filing applications for vulnerability reports is disclosed here , you can read more about the program here .
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Source: Microsoft.com