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GitHub Cuts Public Bug Bounty Payouts, Moves Top Rewards to VIP Tier

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Beginning July 27, 2026, GitHub will cut public bug bounty payouts by at least half at every severity level. Critical findings will drop from $20,000-$30,000...

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