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The platform aims to protect private data from malicious actors. (Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/)
Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg’s social network, is paying those who detect security errors in its system, with the aim of strengthening the protection of millions of users’ data stored.
Facebook does this through its Bug Bounty program, an initiative that has allowed the company to distribute more than $40,000 among security experts who have identified and reported vulnerabilities.
The social network offers financial incentives starting at $500 for each bug found and reported to the company. These rewards have not only motivated numerous security experts to participate, but have also established an effective collaborative relationship between Facebook and the global research community.
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Platform payments depend on the severity of the failure. (Illustrative Image Infobae)
Among the program’s participants, some have stood out for receiving significant sums of money. One of the most outstanding experts has received more than $7,000 after identifying and reporting six different errors on the platform.
These types of rewards not only reflect the severity and potential impact of the vulnerabilities found, but also the skill of these professionals.
Also, Another participant received a $5,000 reward for a single findwhich means that even a single critical bug can be of great value to the overall security of the social network.
Through this program, Facebook has managed to not only mitigate potential threats before they can be exploited, but also harden its codebase, thereby reducing the risk of future attacks.
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Facebook is looking to attract the skills of online security experts. (Illustrative Image Infobae)
With this program, Facebook aims to establish collaborative relationships with a large number of security experts from different parts of the world, including Europe and other continents.
This global network of collaborators allows Facebook to leverage a wide range of knowledge and perspectives, which is crucial in a field as dynamic and constantly evolving as computer security.
The company has expressed its satisfaction with the results obtained through this initiative. According to recent statements, the program has not only been effective in identifying vulnerabilities that could have been exploited by hackers with malicious intentions, but has also allowed for improvements in multiple areas of the platform’s code.
This is expected to result in greater resilience of the social network against potential attacks.and a better experience for millions of users.
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Google is another company that pays to identify vulnerabilities. (Photo: REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/)
Other large companies, such as Google and Mozilla, have implemented similar programs, recognizing the importance of collaborating with the ethical hacker community to identify and fix software bugs.
These programs have become a key part of these companies’ security strategies, allowing them to stay one step ahead of potential threats.
The purpose of these programs is twofold: on the one hand, to increase the security of the platforms, and on the other, to offer ethical hackers financial compensation that guarantees that their discoveries benefit the community instead of being exploited for illicit purposes.
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Platforms want to reduce the risk of cyberattacks. (Photo: Freepik)
This proactive approach not only helps maintain the integrity of platforms, but also fosters an environment of trust between technology companies and security experts.
As technology continues to advance and digitalization expands into more areas of everyday life, Online security is becoming an increasingly complex challenge.
Programs such as Facebook’s Bug Bounty represent an effective strategy to address this challenge, promoting collaboration and innovation in the field of computer security.
By rewarding those who work to protect users, these initiatives not only improve the security of the platforms, but also contribute to the development of a safer and more trustworthy digital ecosystem.
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