Here's the crazy part — Microsoft is now paying as much as $40,000 if you can detect certain issues (bugs) in their .NET program. Sounds attractive, doesn't it? If you've ever done work with .NET and said to yourself, "Hey, something ain't right," you may be closer to money than you imagine. Let me explain it in simple terms.
Here's what they want:
Here's why:
Much of the world's biggest companies use .NET. If a hacker discovers a critical bug first, it can result in stolen information, systems that are broken, or even worse. Paying individuals to discover bugs first saves Microsoft a great deal of money and headaches.
So essentially, they prefer paying you over having one big mess of security issues down the line. Sounds reasonable, correct?
And who knows? Even attempting will help you improve in coding and knowing how things operate.
So, do you have some downtime? Give hunting bugs a try — your new favorite hobby could be worth $40,000!
What's Going On?
Microsoft has a brand new bug bounty program. That is, they will compensate individuals who identify serious security flaws in .NET and ASP.NET.Here's what they want:
- Code defects that allow hackers to execute their own code
- Means of gaining more access than authorized
- Means of bypassing or evading security tools
- Flaws in .NET applications deployed on Microsoft Azure
Why Are They Paying So Much?
You may be asking yourself — why would Microsoft compensate individuals thousands of dollars for bugs?Here's why:
Much of the world's biggest companies use .NET. If a hacker discovers a critical bug first, it can result in stolen information, systems that are broken, or even worse. Paying individuals to discover bugs first saves Microsoft a great deal of money and headaches.
So essentially, they prefer paying you over having one big mess of security issues down the line. Sounds reasonable, correct?
Can You Try This?
If you have an idea about how .NET functions and enjoy getting into code, then this might be an excellent opportunity. Even if you don't identify the largest bugs, Microsoft compensates smaller sums for other valuable reports too.And who knows? Even attempting will help you improve in coding and knowing how things operate.
Wrap-Up
I used to think these bug reward programs were awesome — but this one? It's great and it is on another level. If love solving puzzles and playing around with code, this could be how you make some extra money — perhaps even a whole paycheck.So, do you have some downtime? Give hunting bugs a try — your new favorite hobby could be worth $40,000!