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Next chapter: Restructuring GitHub's bug bounty program
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GitHub announced changes to its bug bounty program, including a permanent VIP program for qualified researchers with higher payouts and faster response times. The public program shifts to static payouts per severity level and implements a HackerOne signal requirement to reduce low-effort and AI-generated reports. Reports submitted on or after July 27, 2026 will use the new structure.
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