In its 2025 bug bounty program "VRP", Google paid out over 17 million US dollars in rewards to IT researchers.

Security researchers scored big in 2025, with Google paying a record $17.1 million in bug bounties, including top rewards of $250,000 for critical discoveries ...

Google paid out $17.1 million in bug bounties last year, making it the biggest year for payouts ever.

Google paid over $17 million to 747 security researchers who reported security bugs through its Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) in 2025. The company says it has awarded over $81.6 million in bug ...

In 2024, Google paid $11.8 million in bug bounties to 660 researchers who took part in the tech giant's vulnerability rewards program. The program, focused on keeping Google products safe and ...

Rewards went to 660 security researchers who reported security bugs in Google's products throughout the company from its Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP). The bounties were paid for jobs well done ...

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Google has revamped its AI Vulnerability Reward Program, offering up to $30,000 for bug hunters. The updated program clarifies eligible security and abuse issues, including rogue actions and data ...

Google has announced new compensation incentives for people who find vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser as part of the company’s Chrome Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP). The increases to its ...

Google paid over $17 million in bug bounty rewards via its VRPs in 2025, with more than $7 million paid for Chrome and cloud vulnerabilities.