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The $2 million bug.

Apple has updated its bug bounty program, doubling the top reward to $2 million, plus bonuses that could take payouts over $5 million, for “exploit chains that can achieve similar goals as sophisticated mercenary spyware attacks.” Apple says that’s “the largest payout offered by any bounty program” it’s aware of.

A major evolution of Apple Security Bounty, with the industry's top awards for the most advanced research - Apple Security Research

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