Google Partially Reverses Chrome Bug Bounty Cuts

SecurityWeek - Oct 13, 2026

Google is restructuring bug bounty rewards with a focus on complex memory safety vulnerabilities.  The post Google Partially Reverses Chrome Bug Bounty Cuts appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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LG Smart TVs Vulnerable to Pre-Auth Root Takeover From Local Network

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