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GitHub Cuts Public Bug Bounty Payouts, Moves Top Rewards to VIP Tier
GitHub cuts public bug bounty payouts by at least half on July 27, while critical VIP rewards start at $30,000.
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Beginning July 27, 2026, GitHub will reduce public bug‑bounty payouts by at least half across all severity levels. Critical findings will no longer pay $20,000‑$30,000+; instead they will receive a fixed $10,000. The company’s permanent invite‑only VIP tier will continue to offer $30,000 or more for qualifying reports. Bug reports filed before July 27, including those already in GitHub’s triage queue, will keep the original payout terms. This change shifts the higher rewards to the VIP tier while lowering public bounty amounts.
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