Google has reported a landmark year for its Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP), awarding more than $17 million to ethical hackers in 2025, the highest payout in the program’s history. The milestone represents a 40% increase compared to 2024 and coincides with the 15th anniversary of Google’s long-running bug bounty initiative. The record-breaking payouts highlight the […] The post Google Bug Bounty Payouts Reach Record $17 Million in 2025 appeared first on Cyber Security News.