Apple has increased its maximum security bug bounty reward to $2 million, marking the highest payout offered by any such program in the tech industry.
What Qualifies for the Top Prize?
The $2 million reward targets researchers who discover exploit chains comparable to mercenary spyware attacks. These are sophisticated vulnerabilities that could be weaponized for high-level surveillance.
Potential to Earn Over $5 Million
Apple's bonus system can push total rewards beyond $5 million for:
- Lockdown Mode bypasses – vulnerabilities that circumvent Apple's enhanced security feature
- Beta software vulnerabilities – bugs found in pre-release versions
When It Takes Effect
The updated bug bounty program goes live in November.
